Court To Hear Arguments Over Ohio's Down Syndrome Abortion Ban

The Ohio Down syndrome Nondiscrimination Act, signed in 2017, prohibits doctors from performing abortions if the decision is influenced by a potential Down syndrome diagnosis. While the law does not penalize women, it imposes severe consequences on doctors, sparking legal and ethical debates. The ACLU argues that the law undermines women's autonomy, while Ohio defends it as a protective measure. A federal court deemed the law likely unconstitutional, but similar legislation exists in other states. The law has faced opposition from parents of children with Down syndrome, who feel it unfairly targets their community.

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