The Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, introduced by Sens. James Lankford, R-Okla., and Jim Banks, R-Ind., states that a baby born alive from a failed abortion deserves the same protection and medical care as other newborns.
Every Senate Democrat voted Wednesday afternoon against invoking cloture on legislation requiring that babies who survive botched abortions receive medical care. The Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act,
Today, the Senate will vote to advance the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act introduced by Senators Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and James Lankford (R-Okla.) to
Sen. James Lankford (R-OK) speaks on the Senate floor addressing concerns about a bill that focuses on medical care for infants born alive after a botched abortion. Lankford argues that the bill does not limit abortion but ensures the child receives care if born alive.
Although a majority of senators voted to advance the legislation, the bill failed to reach the 60-vote threshold needed to overcome the filibuster.
Haley Wilson, spoke with Oklahoma Senator James Lankford to learn about some of the potential changes coming to Oklahoma.
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The bill would require that infants born alive after an attempted abortion receive the same protection as any newborn baby, and threaten medical providers with prison time for failing to resuscitate them.
OK, introduced the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which would prohibit health care practitioners from failing to exercise the proper degree of care for infants who survive abortions or attempted abortions.
Fresh off President Donald Trump's inauguration, the Senate on Monday passed a bill that would require federal authorities to detain migrants accused of theft and violent crimes, the first measure he likely will sign into law and giving more weight to his plans to deport millions of migrants.
Every Senate Democrat voted Wednesday afternoon against invoking cloture on legislation requiring that babies who survive botched abortions receive medical