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North Dakota Governor Opposes National Abortion Ban, Supports State Decisions

South Carolina state senators debate a six week abortion ban in Columbia

North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum, who previously ran against Trump for the Republican nomination but has now endorsed him, expressed his stance on the issue of a national abortion ban. Governor Burgum emphasized his belief that the decision on abortion should be left to the states rather than being federally mandated.

He reiterated his position that the constitution delegates certain responsibilities to the federal government while the rest should be handled by the states. Governor Burgum firmly stated his opposition to a federal ban on abortion, emphasizing that it should be a decision made at the state level.

Regarding the abortion legislation in North Dakota, which sets the threshold at six weeks, Governor Burgum addressed concerns about potential unforeseen problems similar to those seen in Alabama with IVF. He clarified that the legislation he signed last year aimed to replace a more restrictive 2007 trigger bill, indicating a shift towards a more moderate position even in a conservative state like North Dakota.

Despite supporting IVF, Governor Burgum expressed confidence that the six-week threshold in North Dakota's abortion legislation would not create any issues. He highlighted the state's progression towards a more balanced approach with the recent legislation, signaling a move away from more stringent measures.

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