Iowa Supreme Court Upholds ‘Fetal Heartbeat’ Law Outlawing Abortions at Six Weeks

Multiple states are approving or considering abortion-related ballot measures ahead of November.

Iowa City Press-Citizen via AP
Anti-abortion activists hold signs during a March for Life rally, Jan. 21, 2023, across from the Emma Goldman Clinic at Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa City Press-Citizen via AP

Iowa’s Supreme Court on Friday upheld a contentious state law that bans most abortions once a fetal heartbeat is detected, joining more than a dozen states that have restricted abortion to six weeks or earlier.

In a heated 4-3 decision, the court instructed a district court to dissolve a temporary block on the law and remanded the case for further proceedings, meaning abortions after six weeks will soon be outlawed in the state.

Enter your email to read this article.

Get 2 free articles when you subscribe.

or
Have an account? This is also a sign-in form.
By continuing you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
Advertisement
The New York Sun

© 2025 The New York Sun Company, LLC. All rights reserved.

Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. The material on this site is protected by copyright law and may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used.

The New York Sun

Sign in or  Create a free account

or
By continuing you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use