Following a judge’s request for further information from both parties in a dispute concerning the state’s “trigger law,” a court order prohibiting Louisiana authorities from executing a ban on the majority of abortions remained in place on Monday.
Both parties have until Tuesday morning to submit their “proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law” in the case, according to State District Judge Donald Johnson.
Johnson is debating whether to permit implementation of the abortion ban, which was drafted in case the US Supreme Court reversed its 1973 ruling upholding abortion rights.
Following that June 24 judgement, Louisiana’s ability to access abortion has been sporadic, with a string of on-again, off-again judicial decisions.
Johnson stated that until his decision, the interim restraining order that is preventing the ban’s enforcement and allowing clinics to carry out abortion procedures will be in place.
According to ABC News, while the court determines whether or not to issue a preliminary injunction, Louisiana’s three abortion clinics, which are situated in Shreveport, Baton Rouge, and New Orleans, may restart operations.
Louisiana was one of only three states with instant trigger laws restricting abortion following the Supreme Court’s momentous decision.
Attorney General Jeff Landry of Louisiana was represented by attorneys who indicated they anticipate receiving a formal decision soon.
But Landry added that he also thinks the Louisiana Supreme Court will eventually hear the issue.
Following Monday’s court hearing, Landry conducted a press conference where he stated, “We feel that ultimately we will prevail and the rule of law will be preserved.”
However, the news conference was largely overshadowed by the chants of the adjacent demonstrators.
“Those who disagree with it have two options: they can try to change the law, or if their views are in the minority, they can leave and find another place to live.”
The Supreme Court’s overturning of the Roe v. Wade ruling has led to the most recent developments in state and federal court disputes around the nation, including the hearing in Baton Rouge.
Another Monday event involved the Supreme Court’s decision to move Indiana one step closer to being able to implement parental notification legislation regarding girls who have abortions before the age of 18.
This order concerns girls who get abortions before the age of 18.
After the historic June 24 judgement, the Supreme Court ordered lower courts to reexamine the statute, which has been stalled for five years.
The order formally sent the Indiana case back to lower courts that had held off on taking action while the verdict was being rendered.
In Indiana, abortion is still permitted up to 20 weeks.
In Louisiana, where the Legislature has long been dominated by abortion opponents, there is little doubt that an abortion ban will eventually go into force.
When is the inquiry that arises when the case there develops?
The lawsuit’s plaintiffs, an abortion clinic in north Louisiana and other proponents of legal abortion, do not contest the state’s ability to outlaw abortion in light of the Supreme Court’s decision.