Virginia has new abortion, beer, voter ID laws
Virginia’s newest laws took effect this Sunday, July 1st.
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Gov. McDonnell signs bill requiring an ultrasound prior to abortions
Today Gov. Bob McDonnell signed a bill that will require all women seeking an abortion in the Commonwealth to undergo an ultrasound. The new measure, meant to be a part of Virginia’s existing informed consent requirement, has sparked national outrage and local protest in recent weeks.
Capitol Police address controversial response to Saturday’s ultrasound protest
Saturday’s protest featured the presence of both Capitol Police and Virginia State Police. Many people are criticizing both police forces for what they see as an overuse of police manpower and tactics, despite 30 arrests that were made. Captain Goodloe of the Capitol Police addresses these concerns and defends how the police responded
UPDATED: Photos: Abortion protests lead to 30 arrests at Virginia Capitol
Nearly 500 protestors gathered this afternoon at the Virginia Capitol to protest a bill that recently passed through the General Assembly that would require women seeking abortions to undergo an ultrasound. State Police in riot gear were on hand, and thirty-one people were arrested
