Nebraska Bill Bans D&E Abortions
LB 814 bans what is known as dismemberment abortions, or D and E, a method used in the second trimester. Opponents argue the bill will limit doctors when it comes to options for women. While some other state's bans have been ruled unconstitutional, state senator Mike Hilgers says this bill is different. Especially in that last year in Nebraska the procedure was used just 3-percent of the time -- meaning this wouldn't outlaw abortion altogether, something, he said hurt the other state bans because the specific procedure was in greater use there. Read more...