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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Alex Woodward

Kristi Noem supports banning abortion pills and defends ‘trigger’ ban even in cases of rape or incest

AP

South Dakota is among seven states where “trigger” laws that make abortion illegal, designed to take effect without Roe v Wade, are now in place. Similar laws in six other states are likely to take effect within the next 30 days or pending approval from state officials. Most do not make exceptions for rape or incest.

Appearing on CBS Face the Nation on Sunday, Governor Kristi Noem defended her state’s “trigger” law that outlaws abortions in nearly all cases, including pregnancies from rape or incest.

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