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The state should not be using women's bodies as political pawns, as this law clearly seeks to do.

Katy Parker, legal director for the ACLU of North Carolina Legal Foundation, referring to the state's abortion law that is now in effect. A federal judge did, however, remove the requirement for patients to watch a narrated ultrasound within four hours of the operation.

Katy Parker, legal director for the ACLU of North Carolina Legal Foundation, referring to the state's abortion law that is now in effect. A federal judge did, however, remove the requirement for patients to watch a narrated ultrasound within four hours of the operation.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.