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Utah Gov. Signs Anti-Abortion Measure

HeadlineMar 10, 2010

In Utah, Governor Gary Herbert has signed into law a new anti-abortion measure that could punish women for having a miscarriage. The Republican-backed bill would allow women to be charged with murder if they commit “an intentional or knowing act” that causes a miscarriage. The bill initially included language that would have also punished women for “reckless” acts. But despite the revision, critics still say the measure could target women for all kinds of actions, including staying with an abusive partner.

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