The Oklahoma Senate has overridden a governor’s veto of two of the harshest anti-abortion measures in the United States. The measures would require women seeking an abortion to first receive an ultrasound and a doctor’s description of the fetus. Democratic Governor Brad Henry had issued a veto last week, saying the laws would violate privacy rights. But on Tuesday, the Oklahoma Senate bypassed Henry’s veto in a new vote. The New York-based Center for Reproductive Rights says it’s filed a court challenge to have the laws overturned.
Oklahoma Senate Overrides Veto of Anti-Abortion Measures
HeadlineApr 28, 2010