Since the ACLU obtained a temporary injunction, halting implementation of the state's fetal pain-based abortion ban, Georgia has set a February court date to defend its measure.
The new law bans abortions after 20 weeks, because the baby can feel pain by that point, if not earlier. Suzanne Ward of Georgia Right to Life tells OneNewsNow more about the injunction.
"It will guarantee that innocent children will continue to be killed here in Georgia until this case is resolved," she laments. "The issue really isn't even about abortion; it's about being humane. Similar laws across the country have been challenged unsuccessfully, but going forward, Georgia Right to Life hopes that the case is resolved quickly."
Ward cites a CNN survey from earlier this year indicating the public's growing support for life. Given that, she feels this court case "represents another attempt of a minority view to overturn the view of the majority of Georgians."
"So, we feel like with this injunction, the ACLU has demonstrated a very selective view of equality," the pro-lifer submits. "They champion the rights of the mother and yet blatantly disregard the rights of the baby."
Ward believes that once evidence is presented in court, the law recognizing a baby at 20 weeks and afterwards suffers excruciating pain during abortion will be implemented.