Mississippi could test how soon state can restrict abortion 0 SHARES Share it! According to state Department of Health statistics, 85 percent of abortions in Mississippi took place before 12 weeks in 2016. But those handling the bill inside the state Capitol are arguing on narrower grounds aimed at the Supreme Court. Mississippi state Rep. Andy Gipson, a Republican from Braxton, said lawmakers in Texas, Georgia, and “some midwestern states” are exploring the idea. Tags: abortion, Center for Reproductive Rights, Manila Bulletin, Mississippi, Supreme Court, US, WHO

Source: Manila Bulletin March 08, 2018 10:30 UTC