Idaho’s ban on abortion, handed in anticipation of the U.S. Supreme Court docket overturning Roe v. Wade this summer season, not solely applies to victims of incest however permits rapists’ households to sue their victims’ abortion suppliers. Brad Little, Idaho’s Republican governor, at the moment mentioned the ban was “unwise, unconstitutional and can hurt victims of sexual assault.” Then he signed it merrily into regulation.
“Finally, this laws dangers retraumatizing victims by affording financial incentives to wrongdoers and members of the family of rapists,” Mr. Little wrote. … The Idaho invoice, which focuses on permitting members of the family to sue abortion suppliers, establishes a minimal award of $20,000 and authorized charges. Lawsuits may be filed as much as 4 years after an abortion.