South Carolina Abortions Drop 80% as Heartbeat Law Saves Thousands of Babies

The Fetal Heartbeat and Protection from Abortion Act is saving unborn babies’ lives in South Carolina since it was upheld last August by the State Supreme Court. Newly released data from the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control shows abortions occurring in South Carolina declined by about 80 percent once the protective Fetal Heartbeat Act became legally effective.

“South Carolina Citizens for Life rejoices in these numbers that represent the preservation of these precious...