WASHINGTON \u2013 Senator John Hoeven Friday issued the following statement after the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) issued its opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women\u2019s Health Organization:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe Supreme Court\u2019s decision respects the sanctity of life and rightfully denies that the Constitution provided a right to abortion. The ruling is consistent with my work as Governor of North Dakota and in the Senate to advance pro-life legislation and support policies that protect the health of mothers and children. At the same time, this is a historic ruling for both life and states\u2019 rights, and we will continue working to protect the unborn and preserve the sanctity of life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
BISMARCK, N.D. (JUNE 24, 2022) \u2013 Gov. Doug Burgum released the following statement
regarding the U.S. Supreme Court opinion issued today that effectively overturns Roe v. Wade
and allows states to set their own laws related to abortion.
\u201cToday\u2019s landmark Supreme Court decision returns power to the states where it belongs,\u201d
Burgum said. \u201cOur administration has consistently supported pro-life legislation and this
decision is a victory for the many North Dakotans who have fought so hard and for so long to
protect the unborn in our state. We will now work diligently with the North Dakota Attorney
General\u2019s Office to fulfill our constitutional duty by carrying out the 2007 legislation that is
triggered by the overturning of Roe v. Wade. We must now turn to prioritizing women\u2019s health,
including expectant mothers and children in need.\u201d
The 2007 Legislature passed a law that makes it a Class C felony to perform an abortion in North
Dakota except to save the life of the mother or in the case of rape or incest. The law, North
Dakota Century Code 12.1-31-12, will take effect on the 30th day after the North Dakota
Attorney General certifies to Legislative Council that the U.S. Supreme Court has restored to the
states the authority to prohibit abortion<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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