Oklahoma Supreme Court strikes down in 2023

– Oklahoma Supreme Court strikes down two abortion bans passed in 2021

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– State supreme courts have become key players in deciding abortion access across the country

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–Another law that made abortion a felony was struck down by the court in March

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