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County becomes ‘Sanctuary for Unborn’

Dawson County’s name was added to a growing list of cities and counties installing ordinances against anyone helping expectant mothers travel out-of-state for legal abortions or in obtaining abortion-inducing drugs.Commissioners unanimously approved the “Sanctuary for the Unborn” designation during a Monday morning meeting.The U.S. Supreme Court legalized abortion in 1973 with the Roe vs. Wade case. Half a century later, supreme court justices overturned that ruling in May 2022. The ruling essentially allows states to enforce their own laws regarding access to abortion.Abortions, except under certain circumstances such as when the pregnancy endangers the mother’s life, are now illegal in ...

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