New Zealand takes 1st step to legalizing abortion until birth
A New Zealand bill that would allow unborn babies to be aborted up to birth passed a first vote in parliament Thursday despite strong public opposition.
According to 1 News Now, the pro-abortion bill passed its first reading in a 94-23 vote after a heated debate.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, who is pushing for the legislation, said “women’s dignity and rights” are at stake.