“Women’s lives and doctors’ livelihoods are at risk with this law.” Dem-NPL Lawmaker Says after Abortion Ban upheld by 2 of 5 Justices

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
November 21, 2025

FARGO – Today, three (3) of North Dakota’s five (5) Supreme Court Justices found the state’s abortion ban unconstitutional, however, North Dakota law requires a supermajority to overturn the law, so it was upheld.

Representative Karla Rose Hanson (D-Fargo) said, “I’m disappointed with the court’s decision to uphold North Dakota’s extreme abortion ban. My concern remains that women’s lives and doctors’ livelihoods are at risk with this law. Abortion bans make it more dangerous to be pregnant because doctors are worried about legal consequences. If you’re hemorrhaging or you have sepsis, do you really want your doctor wondering if your health is at risk enough to warrant treatment?”

House Minority Leader Zac Ista (D-Grand Forks) said, “Today is a bad day in North Dakota for women, healthcare, and fundamental rights. Despite four separate judges finding the Republican supermajority’s extreme abortion ban violates our state constitution, that law now goes into effect, risking devastating consequences for patients and providers. But the fight isn’t over, and today must serve as a clear reminder that your rights are on the line in every election for every office on the ballot.”

North Dakota Democratic-NPL Communications Director Laura Dronen said, “Drew Wrigley’s insatiable appetite to prosecute women doesn’t stop here. He’s made it clear that he wants to go after women who leave the state to get an abortion.”

CONTACT:
Laura Dronen
Communications Director
(701) 566-0616
laura.dronen@demnpl.com