The bill approved by state senators is the strictest anti-abortion measure to be approved since abortion was legalised in the US.
During the emotionally charged debate, senate minority leader Bobby Singleton pointed to and named rape victims watching from the public gallery.
Julie Burkhart, who runs US abortion clinics, says people must pressure their state senators to ensure their rights are retained Senate majority leader Greg Reed said the legislation"simply recognises that an unborn baby is a child who deserves protection"."Despite the best efforts of abortion proponents, this bill will become law because Alabamians stand firmly on the side of life," added the Republican senator.
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