Lawsuit seeking to overturn abortions restrictions opens in Virginia
By Laura Vozzella Laura Vozzella Local reporter covering Virginia politics Email Bio Follow May 20 at 6:06 PM RICHMOND — A federal trial opened Monday with activists challenging four state laws that restrict abortion, including requirements that clinics meet stringent licensing standards, that patients get an ultrasound at least 24 hours before an abortion and that only doctors perform the procedure in the first trimester.
But under cross-examination, Nichols acknowledged there is no formal program to train midwives, nurse practitioners or physician assistants to perform abortions. In other states, they get what the state’s lawyer called “on-the-job” training, learning informally from a doctor but then going off to work unsupervised — and perhaps train others.
Gov. Ralph Northam added to the furor with comments on a radio show that Republicans, including President Trump, said was an endorsement of infanticide. A pediatric neurologist, Northam called the infanticide charge “disgusting.” He appeared to be talking about end-of-life care for a baby that is “not viable,” but he has never clarified his remarks.
In Virginia, Del. Bob Thomas , facing a primary challenger from the right, said last week that he would like the General Assembly to follow Alabama’s lead if Republicans can maintain control of the legislature.Despite the political drama swirling around the issue, the lawsuit unfolded as a staid affair, without a single protester in sight. Lawyers skipped opening statements and jumped right into questioning Nichols.
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