20-Week Abortion Ban
A 20-week abortion ban is supported by most Americans.
Kristen Day's article, "Democrats Missed an Opportunity to Support Women" The Hill, September 24, 2015.
Democrats For Life of America Position Paper on the 20-week ban.
20 Week Ban
Update on West Virginia 20 Week Abortion Ban
Despite the request of the pro-life Democratic , Governor Tomblin refused to call a special session to allow the pro-life Democrats to override his veto of the 20-Week Abortion. As a result, the issue was used against our pro-life Democrats in the 2014 General Election and many lost. A few remain, and we have an opportunity in this session to make sure either Governor Tomblin does not veto the 20-Week Abortion Ban; or that our pro-life Democrats have the opportunity to override his veto. If you live in West Virginia, we urge you to work with our local chapter to help us put pressure on Governor Tomblin and support our pro-life Democrats.
Senators and Delegates write Gov. Tomblin
May 16, 2014
The Honorable Earl Ray Tomblin
1900 Kanawha Blvd. E.
Charleston WV 25305
Dear Governor Tomblin,
We respectfully request that HR 4588, the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act be included on the list of issues to address in the upcoming special session that begins on May 19, 2014.
The West Virginia Constitution provides for the legislature to address a Governor’s “objections” to a vetoed bill and provides an opportunity to “reconsider the returned bill.” Since you vetoed HB 4588 after we adjourned we did not have an opportunity to address your concerns.
As you know Section 7.14 of the West Virginia Constitution specifically states that,
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Democrats For Life of America advocates and supports programs and policies that respect and promote life from conception to natural death. This includes, but is not limited to, opposition to abortion, capital punishment, and euthanasia. Learn more...