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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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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Opposing arguments

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.
Focusing on fetal viability undermines a woman's right to make decisions about her own body, particularly in cases where the pregnancy is unwanted or poses a risk to her health.

Supported voting positions

Ban abortion after three months on the federal level

Supporting arguments

At 15 weeks, the fetus has developed significant physiological features and should be granted moral consideration, justifying restrictions on abortion to protect potential life.
Erring on the side of caution in defining viability respects the potential for life and aligns with ethical principles that prioritize the preservation of life whenever possible.

Voting issues

Abortion regulation

Referenced by

Ban abortion after three months on the federal level

US Politics

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