 The United States Supreme Court allows states to set more restrictions on late-term abortions than those are performed in the earlier stages of pregnancy.
In April 2006, 36 states had bans on late-term abortions. Pro-choice organizations believe that many of these bans are unconstitutional. 13 states define viability as a certain number of weeks’ gestation. In its turn, Supreme Court claims that physicians must be allowed to determine viability in each specific case. Ten states require a second physician for approving of the reasons for the abortion. Four states allow late-term abortions only in case when woman’s life or physical health is in danger.
The Supreme Court has repeatedly ruled that bans must include some exceptions. They are concern woman’s life, physical and mental health. Although, the Supreme Court left 16 states with bans on the late-term abortions. They are:
1. Arizona
2. Arkansas (late-term abortions in cases of rape are also allowed)
3. California
4. Connecticut
5. Illinois
6. Kentucky
7. Louisiana
8. Maine
9. Maryland (late-term abortions in cases of fetal abnormality are also allowed )
10. Missouri
11. Nebraska
12. Oklahoma
13. Tennessee
14. Washington
15. Wisconsin
16. Wyoming
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