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The court ruled that the lower court made a mistake in ruling that the woman, Kate Cox, who is more than 20 weeks pregnant, was entitled to a medical exception.

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Ms. Cox asked the lower court for approval after she learned that her fetus had a fatal condition, and after several trips to the emergency room.

In short, the life or health exemptions to abortion bans in Republican-controlled states are meaningless.

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[-] asteriskeverything@lemmy.world 41 points 11 months ago

Fuck, it can even be a struggle for a woman to even be believed that she was raped. Especially in right leaning counties/cities/states. And also fight for an exception? I do wonder have any women been given a medical exception?

[-] NotMyOldRedditName@lemmy.world 5 points 11 months ago

I have yet to hear about any medical exemptions, this was the first which was then discarded.

This rejection will have a chilling affect on the willingness of others to try for an exemption as well.

[-] AA5B@lemmy.world 3 points 11 months ago

Even worse, it sounds like it wasn’t entirely settled, just delayed until after it makes no difference

[-] AA5B@lemmy.world 3 points 11 months ago

It’s ver y easy to get an exception - I understand you were raised. Let’s schedule a court date 12 weeks from now to see if you’re under the six week limit

[-] asteriskeverything@lemmy.world 2 points 11 months ago

*raped Sorry it took me an embarrassing amount of time to figure that autocorrect out so just wanna share for others.

But damn that hits home. Pro-life Americans don't wanna even listen or consider that the system of "exceptions" don't function at all even at the most basic of empathetic levels. Like a 5 year old would talk about terminating an unsustainable or unwanted pregnancy with more grace and empathy than a republican congress person. And emphasis on person- it can be appalling what the women are willing to say and support.

[-] AA5B@lemmy.world 2 points 11 months ago

Yep, I didn’t notice that autocorrect, thanks

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