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Oklahoma Passes Bill Making Performing Abortion a Felony

HeadlineMay 20, 2016

The Oklahoma Senate has passed a bill that makes performing an abortion a felony punishable by up to three years in prison. Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin has not said whether she will sign the bill. Pro-choice groups say the bill is unconstitutional and will not stand up to a legal challenge.

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