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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Amy Beth Hanson

Montana judge temporarily blocks enforcement of abortion ban; hearing next week

Thom Bridge, Independent Record

A Montana judge has temporarily blocked the state from enforcing a new ban on the type of abortion most commonly used after 15 weeks of gestation until he can hear arguments on the law next week.

District Court Judge Mike Menahan issued a temporary restraining order Thursday against a law that bans the use of dilation and evacuation abortions. Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte signed the bill into law on Tuesday and it took immediate effect.

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