The court ruled that the lower court made a mistake in ruling that the woman, Kate Cox, who is more than 20 weeks pregnant, was entitled to a medical exception.

Ms. Cox asked the lower court for approval after she learned that her fetus had a fatal condition, and after several trips to the emergency room.

In short, the life or health exemptions to abortion bans in Republican-controlled states are meaningless.

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    “Did you orgasm? It’s a sin if you were raped and enjoyed it.” Wait, that’s for church.

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      If there was a line between the church and the state we wouldn’t be in this situation in the first place.

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        It’s too bad our country’s founders didn’t consider whether there should be a separation of church and state