Medical and scientific consensus places viability outside the womb closer to 24 weeks of gestation, challenging the premise that a 15-week ban is justified on the grounds of potential viability.

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Medical and scientific consensus places viability outside the womb closer to 24 weeks of gestation, challenging the premise that a 15-week ban is justified on the grounds of potential viability.

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At 15 weeks, the fetus is potentially viable outside the womb, and therefore, restrictions on abortion are justified to protect the potential life.

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