In a special episode of the poor over today, we're explaining the abortion debate, including where VP Harris and former President Trump stand.

This is the third episode of our election collection designed to help us grow in

understanding and compassion on key 2024 election topics. In 1973, the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark Roe versus Wade decision ruled that abortion was a constitutionally protected right.

It meant that for nearly 50 years there were effectively no restrictions on abortions before the point of viability, 23 to 24 weeks.

In June 2022, the Supreme Court overturned Roe in Dobbs versus Jackson,

allowing each state to determine the legality of abortion and solidifying abortion as a key voter issue.

There are two components to each state's abortion law, a restriction based on gestational age, and exceptions.

If a state has a 15-week abortion ban, it means abortions are legal for any reason prior

to 15 weeks of pregnancy and only allowed in exceptional situations

at 15 weeks and beyond.

Right now, 14 states ban abortions at all gestational ages.

Nine states and DC allow abortion at all gestational ages.

And 27 states are somewhere in between.

All states have an exception to allow for abortion to protect the life of the mother.

Other common exceptions include allowing abortions if the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest

or following the diagnosis of a life-limiting fetal anomaly.

We'll be back with what Republicans and Democrats say and some common ground after a quick break.

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