Third US judge says abortion law is unconstitutional

The Washington Times reports that US District Judge Richard Kopf in Lincoln said Congress ignored the most-experienced doctors in determining that the banned procedure never would be necessary. ‘According to responsible medical opinion, there are times when the banned procedure is medically necessary to preserve the health of a woman, and a respectful reading of the congressional record proves that point,’ Judge Kopf wrote. In June and September, courts in New York and San Francisco made similar rulings. All three decisions were expected to be appealed to the Supreme Court. Full report in The Washington Times