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Awaiting court action on 6-week ban, Georgia abortion clinics turn patients away
https://www.wabe.org/awaiting-court-action-on-6-week-ban-georgia-abortion-clinics-turn-patients-away/The Georgia Supreme Court is preparing to take up a lawsuit challenging the state’s six-week abortion ban in March. After the law known as House Bill 481 took effect last fall, clinics that provide abortion have had to adjust to the restrictions.
The Georgia Supreme Court is preparing to take up a lawsuit challenging the state’s six-week abortion ban in March. After the law known as House Bill 481 took effect last fall, clinics that provide abortion have had to adjust to the restrictions.
Since the law has been in effect, front office supervisor Antoinette, who doesn’t want to give her last name out of concern for her safety, said they turn away an average of five to seven patients every day.
“We can’t care for people who are over six weeks. Most women don’t know that they’re six weeks and or pregnant in the first place,” she said. “And sometimes patients aren’t aware of the law.”
Those who are too far along get counseling and information about abortion access in nearby states.
“We can’t care for people who are over six weeks. Most women don’t know that they’re six weeks and or pregnant in the first place,” she said. “And sometimes patients aren’t aware of the law.”
Those who are too far along get counseling and information about abortion access in nearby states.
