West Virginia
Abortion providers sue to block West Virginia’s 1800s pre-Roe ban
Abortion suppliers in West Virginia filed a lawsuit Wednesday to forestall the state’s pre-Roe abortion ban from taking impact now that the Supreme Courtroom has overturned Roe v. Wade.
Why it issues: Whereas no state motion has been taken to activate the ban, which has been dormant since 1973 when Roe was determined, West Virginia’s solely abortion clinic has suspended providers in worry of being prosecuted.
- Shortly after Roe’s fall, the state’s lawyer common mentioned he would offer steering to the legislature “about the way it ought to proceed to avoid wasting as many infants’ lives as humanly and legally potential.”
Context: The statute, which was enacted by West Virginia’s legislature within the late 1800s, makes abortion unlawful and punishable by as much as 10 years in jail.
- Whereas the legislation criminalizes suppliers, it was used to prosecute sufferers searching for abortion care and their companions, in accordance with a press launch from the American Civil Liberties Union, which filed the lawsuit.
Particulars: The lawsuit argues that the pre-Roe ban needs to be thought-about void as a result of “repeal by implication” doctrine, which has been beforehand acknowledged by West Virginia.
- This doctrine holds that an previous legislation turns into unenforceable when a brand new conflicting legislation is handed by the legislature. Underneath present state legislation, abortions are permitted up till the twenty second week of being pregnant.
What they’re saying: “We is not going to stand by whereas this state is dragged again to the 1800s,” mentioned Loree Stark, authorized director on the ACLU of West Virginia.
- “Daily that uncertainty stays in regards to the enforceability of this statute is one other day that West Virginians are being denied crucial, lifesaving healthcare. That’s why we’re asking the Courtroom to make it clear this legislation can’t be enforced,” Stark added.
Zoom out: Lawsuits have been filed in different states, like Michigan and Wisconsin, to cease pre-Roe bans from taking impact.
Go deeper: Practically all abortions are unlawful in 9 states however extra bans are coming
Oklahoma State’s defense has had major issues throughout the first month of the season and hasn’t had the best of luck with health either. Saturday afternoon, McClain Baxley of 247 Sports reported that star linebacker Nick Martin has been ruled out for today’s game against West Virginia with a knee injury.
Martin is Oklahoma State’s second-leading tackler with 47 stops to go along with two passes defended, one fumble recovery, and one forced fumble. Last season, Martin led the entire Big 12 Conference with 140 tackles and earned first-team All-Big 12 honors. Fellow linebacker Collin Oliver and defensive lineman Kody Walterscheid each went down earlier this season, really putting a dent in the Cowboys’ front seven.
Entering this evening’s game, Oklahoma State ranks 15th out of 16 teams in the Big 12 in pass defense, allowing 276.4. yards per game and sits dead last in rushing defense, giving up 204.2 yards per game.
West Virginia and Oklahoma State will kick things off at 4 p.m. EST on ESPN2.
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A West Virginia coal miner died on the job on Friday, according to Gov. Jim Justice.
The miner has been identified as Colton Walls, 34, of Bruceton Mills, NBC affiliate WSAZ reports. He leaves behind a wife and three children.
Walls worked as a longwall electrician at the Arch Coal, Leer Mining Complex in Taylor County, which is less than two hours from Pittsburgh.
“Our miners are the backbone of West Virginia, and every loss we experience hits us to our deepest cores,” Gov. Justice said. “The heart and soul of West Virginia are found in our coal miners, and today, we grieve the loss of one of our own. I’m told that Mr. Walls was truly dedicated, hardworking, and brave, and I know he’ll be dearly missed by many. It’s moments like these that remind us of the incredible sacrifices made by those who have the courage to be a miner. So, please hold his family and loved ones close in your hearts tonight. Cathy and I will continue to keep him and all our other miners in our prayers.”
The West Virginia Office of Miners’ Health, Safety, and Training and the Mine Safety and Health Administration are handling the investigation.
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