At the state capitol in Raleigh on Saturday, the Democrat stamped his veto on the bill before an audience of about 1,000 pro-abortion rights activists, The Associated Press reported. "This bill will create dangerous interference with the doctor-patient relationship leading to harm for pregnant women and their families. With its medically unnecessary obstacles and restrictions, it will make abortions unavailable to many women," Cooper said. In a tweet celebrating that the ban had been vetoed, Cooper said, "Let's work to keep it that way." ADVERTISEMENTTo the crowd of abortion-rights activists at the state capitol, he remained optimistic.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 13, 2023 21:04 UTC