U.S. Sen. Republican Graham unveils nationwide 15-week abortion ban

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GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, proposed regulation on Tuesday that would ban abortion cross country after 15 weeks of pregnancy, embracing more serious limitations on the strategy similarly as Democrats try to lift the issue of early termination privileges ahead of November's decisions.

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As per the polls published in Reuters, 63% of respondents said they were less inclined to back candidates who support laws that ban or restrict termination.

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The Protecting Pain-Capable Unborn Children from Late-Term Abortions Act prohibits termination after 15 weeks of pregnancy and gives a few exemptions in instances of assault, incest and to protect the existence of the pregnant individual.

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A doctor who violates the law could have to face up to five years in jail.

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Graham appeared alongside anti-abortion rights advocates to unveil the legislation on Capitol Hill, telling reporters his proposal will bring the United States in line with most European nations that impose limits on abortion.

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