WABE's Week In Review: Never dull in Georgia from runoff elections to Jan.6 testimony to the impact of overturning Roe in the state
The ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court overturning the constitutional right to abortion now puts the spotlight on individual states.
For Georgia, that means the possible implementation of a 2019 ban on abortions after the around the six-week mark with some exceptions. It was signed into law but is being challenged in the the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, who declined to vote on until after the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization (the case that overturned Roe v. Wade).
What happens next in Georgia?
Abortion is still legal, but it could soon become much more restricted.
Our story for @wabenews https://t.co/MNTNY653kL
Georgia’s law would impose criminal penalties on those seeking and those providing abortions after the allotted time–a mark that many health experts have noted is before a woman likely even knows she is pregnant.
Abortion remains legal in Georgia until the court acts, and Georgia’s attorney general is calling for action from the 11th Circuit.
(2/2) We have just filed a notice in the 11th Circuit requesting it reverse the District Court’s decision and allow Georgia’s Heartbeat Law to take effect.
— GA AG Chris Carr (@Georgia_AG) June 24, 2022
Find the notice here: https://t.co/w1tcI6PS8E
Georgia’s election this November were already set to be heated. They just got hotter, especially in the race for governor.
Georgia Votes 2022: Reaction To Roe Being Overturned
— Rahul Bali (@rahulbali) June 24, 2022
Governor Brian Kemp's statement includes a photo of him signing HB 481.
Currently held up in federal court, it would effectively ban abortion after 6 weeks with exceptions.
Could take effect soon with Roe overturned. #gapol pic.twitter.com/oiquaoaL8p
Georgia Votes 2022: Reaction To Roe Being Overturned
— Rahul Bali (@rahulbali) June 24, 2022
Democratic candidate for Governor Stacey Abrams says "I'm angry about this decision. I am appalled and I am absolutely committed to pushing back." #gapol pic.twitter.com/UOUXoJfVTM
The Supreme Court’s ruling sparked several protests around the country, including in Atlanta.
I’m at GA state Capitol again w/abortion rights protesters who are furious about today’s SC decision. Foremost protestors say every person deserves the right to abortion, full stop. Plus folks are worried about maternal mortality rates, care. (Thread) pic.twitter.com/6XqW29wQwC
— Emily Wu Pearson 柯依薇 (@emilywupearson) June 24, 2022
Abortion-rights activists took to the streets of Atlanta this evening to protest the overturning of Roe v. Wade. For @wabenews pic.twitter.com/zLzU8nYu7X
— Matthew Pearson (@justmattphotoj) June 25, 2022
Also in this episode…
— Our staff coverage of the runoff elections on Tuesday. The ballot is set for November.
— Our politics team broke down the events at the Jan. 6 Congressional hearings (also) on Tuesday where Georgia featured prominently.
— Rahul Bali reports Governor Brian Kemp is set to testify at the Fulton County special grand jury into alleged election meddling in Georgia by former President Donald Trump.
— Emil Moffatt lightens the mood with a unique food festival.
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