Previously, Jenkins blocked the law on a temporary basis. The law would protect unborn children with detectable heartbeats from abortion. When making his ruling, Jenkins stated, “Abortion is safe health care to which Ohioans have a right.” Abortion, of course, does not heal a woman of an injury or ailment, has medical risks, and aims to kill an unborn child. Describing abortion as "safe" or "health care" is disingenuous.
“We are thrilled with this second major victory and relieved that patients in Ohio can continue to access abortion as we work to fight this unjust and dangerous ban in court,” a joint statement from the ACLU and abortion businesses celebrated. “The preliminary injunction will be in place for the duration of our case, which means abortions will be legal in Ohio for a period much, much longer than the temporary restraining order granted. This court ruling will provide significant relief to Ohio patients and clinics.”
Ohio Right to Life President Michael Gonidakis said that his group was "saddened but not surprised" by the decision. “The abortion clinics literally forum shopped to get the outcome they wanted,” he said. This is a moment in time for the pro-life movement and we are convinced that the Ohio Supreme Court will overturn this ruling. Nowhere in Ohio’s Constitution does a right to an abortion exist.”
