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Eric Swalwell: It is unconstitutional because it bans almost all abortions starting at approximately 5 and a half to 6 weeks of…

On the recordOctober 31, 2017
It is unconstitutional because it bans almost all abortions starting at approximately 5 and a half to 6 weeks of pregnancy.
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Eric Swalwell
Democratic · California

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SWALWELL argues that H.R. 490 violates constitutional rights regarding abortion timing.

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