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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Trisha Ahmed

North Dakota governor signs law banning abortion at 6 weeks

ASSOCIATED PRESS

North Dakota on Monday adopted one of the strictest anti-abortion laws in the country as Republican Gov. Doug Burgum signed legislation banning the procedure at six weeks of pregnancy, even in cases of rape or incest.

“This bill clarifies and refines existing state law ... and reaffirms North Dakota as a pro-life state," Burgum said in a statement.

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