Alabama lawmakers have passed a bill to outlaw abortion outright in the state, set to be the strictest such US law. The National Organization for Women called the ban "unconstitutional" and said it was "a transparent effort to drum up political support for anti-abortion candidates in upcoming elections". Staci Fox of Planned Parenthood Southeast Advocates called the decision "a dark day for women in Alabama and across this country". In a statement she said Alabama politicians would "forever live in infamy for this vote and we will make sure that every woman knows who to hold accountable". What do Alabama's politicians say about the new law?

Source: The Star May 15, 2019 05:37 UTC