Anti-abortion groups helped write and pass laws that banned abortion as soon as Roe v. Wade was overturned. These groups see Tennessee’s ban as the country’s strongest — and they want to keep it that way, according to audio reviewed by ProPublica.
Tennessee Lawmakers Renew Push For Anti-Abortion Measures. The Big Difference Is That Gov. Lee Is Behind It.
Republicans in the Tennessee legislature have renewed their efforts to ban abortions in the state, and this time Gov. Bill Lee is behind it. The proposal, which is in early stages, also has multiple provisions designed to make it stand up in court.
Tennessee Joins The Ranks Of States Considering Post-Roe Abortion Ban
Listen A new bill filed in the Tennessee General Assembly would trigger a ban on abortions — but only if the country’s highest court overturns Roe v. Wade. The proposal by Sen. Dolores Gresham, R-Somerville, and Rep. Susan Lynn, R-Mt. Juliet, is one of many such measures making their way through state legislatures.
Lynn Bests Incumbent for Former Mt. Juliet Seat
Susan Lynn of Mt. Juliet is headed back to the General Assembly. She beat single-term incumbent Linda Elam by a two-to-one margin in the Republican primary.
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