June 27, 2022 1:28pm EDT
Judge blocks Louisiana abortion 'trigger law' from taking effect
The temporary block on the abortion law comes after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade
By Anders Hagstrom | Fox News
A judge in Louisiana temporarily blocked three state laws that would ban virtually all abortions on Monday.
The abortion bans were set to take effect if the Supreme Court ever overturned Roe v. Wade, which it did on Friday. Several states across the country have enacted similar laws, known as "trigger laws."
Orleans Parish Civil District Court Judge Robin Giarrusso issued the temporary block shortly after abortion providers in the state filed a lawsuit, according to the order.
Abortion groups, represented by the Center for Reproductive Rights, argue the abortion restrictions violate providers' due process rights and "lack constitutionally required safeguards to prevent arbitrary enforcement."
The groups also argue that the laws are overly vague, as they do not include a specific start date beyond the end of Roe.
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