Judge Clifton Newman has delivered a critical ruling, stopping South Carolina’s six-week abortion restriction for now. The pro-abortion camp from Planned Parenthood showcases this as a win for the right to privacy and equal protection, while pro-life supporters like Gov. McMaster argue that every life is precious and deserves protection.
On Thursday, Republican Gov. Henry McMaster signed The Fetal Heartbeat and Protection from Abortion Act into law, aimed at protecting unborn lives. However, a day later, Planned Parenthood’s request for a temporary restraining order on this law was granted by Judge Newman. This ongoing legal battle will now see the involvement of South Carolina’s Supreme Court, leaving the status of abortion in the state uncertain.
The lawsuit filed by Planned Parenthood, Greenville Women’s Clinic, and two abortionists claims that the law “violates South Carolinians’ constitutional rights to privacy, equal protection, and substantive due process.” As the legal proceedings continue, abortion up to 22 weeks remains lawful in the state. Jenny Black and Alexis McGill Johnson, prominent figures in Planned Parenthood, celebrated the decision as a temporary relief for their patients and a stand against politicians stripping away access to abortion.
In response, Gov. McMaster utilized Twitter to announce that he has filed an emergency motion, urging the S.C. Supreme Court to resolve the issue quickly. He reaffirmed his commitment to protecting the lives of unborn South Carolinians as precious gifts.
The battle over the sanctity of life and access to abortion continues in South Carolina, with the state’s Supreme Court now poised to make the ultimate decision. While pro-abortion groups celebrate this temporary win, pro-life advocates persist in their fight for the unborn.
