Kentucky Abortion Laws On Hold

Frankfort, KY — A federal judge has extended a temporary order preventing two new Kentucky abortion laws from taking effect while the court determines their constitutionality. U.S. District Judge David Hale extended the order Wednesday. The American Civil Liberties Union is challenging the laws, and Gov. Matt Bevin’s administration is defending them. One of the laws bans abortion after a fetal heartbeat is detected, usually about six weeks into a pregnancy. The other bans abortion because of gender, race or disability of a fetus. The bills were passed this month by the Republican-controlled General Assembly and signed by Bevin.