Stay Extended In OH Heartbeat Law

A federal judge extends a temporary stay on Ohio’s 2019 “heartbeat” abortion ban, saying he will delay a decision on whether to permanently block the law until two intertwined abortion cases are decided. U.S. District Judge, Michael Barrett’s order means that enforcement of the law…signed by Gov., DeWine two years ago…will remain on hold. Lawyers for Ohio abortion providers have asked Barrett to block the law, permanently.