Extremist abortion bills are illustrating the true nature of Roe

By Thomas Glessner

Published February 5, 2019 5:00am ET

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Extremist abortion bills are illustrating the true nature of Roe — FILE - In this July 10, 2018 file photo, women demonstrate during a pro-choice rally in New York. On Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018, representatives of several national anti-abortion groups met with administration staffers at the White House to discuss how President Donald Trump _ who has supported their agenda _ could continue to be helpful in the changed political circumstances. | (Julie Jacobson/AP)

On Jan. 22, 2019, New York passed the Reproductive Health Act, or RHA, which Gov. Andrew Cuomo then signed into law. This act removes restrictions on all abortions, essentially allowing babies to be killed up until the moment of birth. Furthermore, it allows nonphysicians to perform abortions to protect the “health” of the mother.

The passage of RHA was met with thunderous applause. Cuomo directed that several landmarks be lit up in pink to celebrate this new legislation.

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