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Mississippi abortion law: Hearing set for case to stop it
Hearing set in Mississippi lawsuit trying to prevent abortion ban
Facing the specter of most abortions being prohibited in Mississippi on July 7, a special judge has scheduled a hearing for 10 a.m. Tuesday to hear arguments in a lawsuit attempting to prevent the ban from taking effect.
Chancellor Debbra Halford of Franklin County in the 4th District in southwest Mississippi was appointed late Thursday by Mississippi Supreme Court Chief Justice Michael Randolph to preside over the case after all four Hinds County chancery judges recused themselves.
Halford will hear arguments in a lawsuit filed by Jackson Women's Health Organization, the state's only remaining abortion clinic, claiming a trigger law cannot go into effect banning abortions in the state because of a 1998 ruling by the Mississippi Supreme Court. That ruling stated that the Mississippi Constitution provides the right to an abortion. The Supreme Court ruling would be a precedent that would supersede state law banning abortions, the lawsuit argues.
Two laws are at issue in the lawsuit. They are:
- A trigger law that states abortions except in the case of the life of the mother being at risk or in the case of a law enforcement-reported rape would be banned when the national constitutional right to an abortion (Roe v. Wade) is overturned. Roe v. Wade was overturned late last month.
- A ban on abortions after six weeks that provides no exemptions except in the case of medical emergencies.
The lawsuit maintains allowing the laws to take effect “will infringe on the constitutionally protected right of Mississippians to abortion under the Mississippi Constitution” as recognized by the state Supreme Court in 1998.
The trigger law states that most abortions would be illegal in the state 10 days after the attorney general certified that Roe v. Wade had been overturned. Attorney General Lynn Fitch made that certification June 27, meaning, according to the Secretary of State's office, that the ban would go into effect on July 7.
The Mississippi abortion fight is of particular note nationwide since it was Fitch's office that argued successfully before the U.S. Supreme Court that Roe v. Wade should be overturned.
This article first appeared on Mississippi Today and is republished here under a Creative Commons license.
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Ridgeland triple homicide suspect had long criminal history
SUMMARY: A mother and her two daughters were shot and killed in Ridgeland, Mississippi. The suspect, Ivory James Welch III, was involved in a gunfight with Arizona state troopers and was killed. The victims were identified as Ida Thomas Welch, 76; Vicky Renee Welch, 56; and Crystal Lynn Welch, 42. Ridgeland police Chief Brian Myers mentioned that Welch had a history of mental illness and previous encounters with law enforcement. The motive for the shooting is unknown, and the investigation is ongoing with the help of the Arizona Department of Public Safety. Welch had an extensive criminal history of domestic assaults and simple assaults dating back to 2006.
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Pearl business owner concerned about more damage from storms
SUMMARY: A recent storm in Pearl, Mississippi caused significant damage to Paradise Pools and Spas, a family-owned business that has been servicing the area for over 40 years. Employee Robyn Henderson expressed concerns about potential internal damage and the possibility of shutting down the business. Owner Kari Beard described the emotional toll of seeing their hard work destroyed but also sees the rebuilding process as an opportunity for growth and improvement. The business has started the cleanup process and is preparing for more severe weather in the coming days to address the damage caused by the recent storm.
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Voters head to polls to decide on CMSD $36M bond for renovations
SUMMARY: Voters in the Columbus Municipal School District are being asked to pass a $36 million bond for renovations, with plans for upgrades in buildings including a new gymnasium at Stokes-Beard Elementary, installation of sprinkler systems, bathroom upgrades, and repaving the parking lot at Columbus High School. The polls will close at 7 p.m. The bond issue aims to address various infrastructure needs across the district.
The post Voters head to polls to decide on CMSD $36M bond for renovations appeared first on www.wcbi.com
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