Minnesota medical providers and public officials are gearing up to assist patients traveling from Iowa following the implementation of a new ban on most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy in the neighboring state. The ban, which goes into effect on Monday, has prompted concerns and actions in Minnesota to support individuals seeking abortion services.
Minnesota's Democratic Lt. Gov. recently visited a nonprofit abortion clinic in Bloomington, Minnesota, extending a warm welcome to Iowa residents who may now seek abortions in Minnesota due to the restrictive laws in their home state. Previously, Iowa allowed abortions up to 20 weeks of pregnancy, but the new law passed last July limits the procedure to around six weeks, with exceptions for specific circumstances.
