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Utah bans abortions after 18-weeks, teeing up legal showdown

Utah bans abortions after 18-weeks, teeing up legal showdown

By Associated Press /March 26, 2019 /Local News

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah Gov. Gary Herbert has signed a law banning most abortions after 18 weeks of gestation, setting the stage for a legal showdown. Herbert spokesman Paul Edwards said Monday the governor is against abortion and believes the law sets an appropriate threshold. But Planned Parenthood […]

ACLU worries officials aren’t ready for Election Day

ACLU worries officials aren’t ready for Election Day

By Associated Press /October 12, 2018 /Local News

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A Utah civil rights advocacy group is worried that not all elections officials are prepared for an upcoming new provision. The Salt Lake Tribune reports Utah residents will be able to walk into polling places Nov. 6 and exercise a same-day registration option created earlier this year […]