Summary of Drake University law professor breaks down Iowa Supreme Court abortion ruling

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Drake University law professor Rebecca Tuvel breaks down the Iowa Supreme Court's ruling in the landmark abortion case, Whole Woman's Health v. Hellerstedt, which found that the state's restrictions on abortion clinics were unconstitutional. The ruling could severely impact many women in the state and the men who love them, and Drake University is urging its students and community members to get involved in the fight to protect abortion access.

• 00:00:00 The Iowa Supreme Court overturned their previous abortion ruling, which allowed for a 24-hour waiting period before an abortion could be performed. This decision opens the door for the legislature and governor to pass a statute banning abortion.
• 00:05:00 This YouTube video discusses how Iowa's new abortion law, which requires a majority of the court to pass, impacts the future of abortion in the state. The professor points out that this law could set a precedent for other states to pass similar laws, and could impact women's rights in a number of ways.
• 00:10:00 Drake University law professor Rebecca Tuvel breaks down the Iowa Supreme Court's ruling in the landmark abortion case, Whole Woman's Health v. Hellerstedt, which found that the state's restrictions on abortion clinics were unconstitutional. The ruling could severely impact many women in the state and the men who love them, and Drake University is urging its students and community members to get involved in the fight to protect abortion access.