"Federal Judge Clears NC's 12-Week Abortion Ban, Blocking One Provision"

A federal judge has allowed North Carolina's 12-week abortion ban to go into effect, except for one provision, following a lawsuit challenging the law's constitutionality. The ruling is seen as a major win for opponents of abortion, who have been pushing for stricter rules. However, the judge blocked a rule concerning doctor paperwork that could have effectively banned abortions. Planned Parenthood is challenging several provisions of the law, arguing that they are vague or contradictory. The legal battles over the law are expected to continue for months or even years.