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Georgia Senate approves 'heartbeat' abortion ban

Bill backed by GOP Gov. Kemp

Pro-abortion rights and anti-abortion demonstrators display their signs in the lobby of the Georgia State Capitol building during the 35th legislative day at the Georgia State Capitol building in downtown Atlanta Friday. - photo by Associated Press

Pro-abortion rights and anti-abortion demonstrators display their signs in the lobby of the Georgia State Capitol building during the 35th legislative day at the Georgia State Capitol building in downtown Atlanta Friday. - photo by Associated Press

ATLANTA — Amid protests and a heavy police presence, the Georgia Senate on Friday passed a bill banning almost all abortions after a fetal heartbeat can be detected.

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