The Iowa Supreme Court ruled today that the state’s Fetal Heartbeat Law should be allowed to be enforced and protect babies from abortions. The law protects unborn children from abortion after the fetal heartbeat can be detected, approximately after six weeks of gestation.
In a lower court ruling, Polk County District Judge Joseph Seidlin agreed with Planned Parenthood of the Heartland, the Emma Goldman Clinic, and the ACLU of Iowa and issued a temporary injunction.
The case went up to the state’s highest court, which ruled today that the law can take effect.
The 4-3 ruling is a win for pro-life Americans and has Iowa join over a dozen states that currently protect babies from abortions.
Republican governor Kim Reynolds praised the decision, saying, “I’m glad that the Iowa supreme court has upheld the will of the people of Iowa.”
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There are limited circumstances under the Iowa law that would allow for abortion after six weeks of pregnancy: rape, if reported to law enforcement or a health provider within 45 days; incest, if reported within 145 days; if the fetus has a fetal abnormality “incompatible with life”; or if the pregnancy is endangering the life of the patient.
The state’s medical board recently defined rules for how doctors should adhere to the law, ensuring that women can still get care for miscarriage or ecoptic pregnancy.
Before the ruling, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird said she was fighting hard to get the law upheld.
“We know that every moment counts when it comes to protecting the unborn and are working diligently to ensure the Heartbeat Law is upheld.” She added, “I’m confident that the law is on our side, and we will continue fighting to defend the right to life in court.”
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