Nebraska is making headlines with its recent legal battles. The state’s Supreme Court has been busy with rulings that reflect the national debate over state versus federal power. These decisions highlight how state courts can shape laws that affect their communities. With the nation watching, Nebraska is setting the stage for other states.

As the conservative legislature passes laws that protect American rights, Democrats have been quick to challenge them.

The state passed a law that protected children on several fronts. It seems the left didn’t have much ammunition to shoot it down. So, they resorted to using a technicality, hoping it would be enough to eradicate this bill. The fight was taken all the way to the state Supreme Court. And this is how they ruled.

From Washington Examiner:
The Nebraska Supreme Court on Friday upheld laws restricting both abortion access after 12 weeks and transgender medicine for minors following a challenge that the measure violated the state’s constitutional obligation that all bills must stick to a single subject.

The state Supreme Court said that abortion and transgender medicine are “distinct types of medical care,” but the law combining regulations on both does not violate the single-subject rule because they both fall under the topic of healthcare.

Nebraska Supreme Court Issues Verdict

In a landmark decision, the Nebraska Supreme Court upheld a 12-week abortion ban. The court also supported restrictions on transgender medical procedures for minors. This is a big win for pro-life advocates. It also concerns those worried about transgender treatments for young people. The court’s decision reflects Nebraska’s conservative values.

The ruling confirms Legislative Bill 814. This bill bans abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy, with few exceptions. It has been a hot topic in Nebraska politics. The goal is to protect the unborn. But it has sparked intense debates about women’s reproductive rights. The bill also restricts gender-affirming treatments for minors. This move has both supporters and critics.

The Fight from the Left

The usual suspects originally opposed the law. The ACLU sued Nebraska, at the request of Planned Parenthood of the Heartland. Planned Parenthood is the nation’s largest provider of abortions—and it happens to be one of the Democrats’ biggest donors. The lawsuit claimed that the law violated Nebraska’s constitution. The state only allows bills to address a single subject.

Democrats argued that the bill violated that requirement, because it addresses abortions and transgender procedures. The court disagreed. It stated that abortion and transgender procedures are “distinct,” but they both fall under the subject of healthcare. Since that is the case, the law was allowed to stand.

A Victory for Life

Since the law was passed, abortions in the state have dropped by 25%. This is consistent with other red states that have put tight restrictions on abortion since the end of Roe v. Wade. Most parents appear to support restrictions on transgender procedures on minors. There does not appear to be much support for this trend, even in blue state. in states that allow these procedures on minors, it appears children are coerced into them by public school teachers. Parents are intimidated into supporting it, if they are told at all.

Red states have been leading the way to ban transgender procedures on minors. Despite intense pushback from Democrats and the media, the evidence appears to be mounting up that these procedures do irreversible damage to children. Many who had these procedures as children grew up to regret it.

Key Takeaways:

• Nebraska’s Supreme Court upheld a law that bans abortions after 12 weeks and transgender procedures on minors.
• Planned Parenthood sued the state claiming the law violates the one-subject rule.
• The court ruled that the law did not violate the state constitution, as it focused on healthcare.

Source: Washington Examiner