Stories Related to Oklahoma 4th State To Ban Abortions After 20 Weeks

Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin on Wednesday signed into law a prohibition on abortion after 20 weeks of pregnancy, making it the fourth state to ban such late-term abortions.

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