Claim: The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade on June 24, allowing laws banning abortion in several states, including Kentucky, to take effect. But social media posts falsely claim Kentucky is considering a law requiring all women of childbearing age to undergo monthly pregnancy testing. The claim stemmed from a lawmaker's satirical amendment.
Fact-check: Satirical Amendment Cited in False Claims About Kentucky Abortion Law - FactCheck.org
Verdict: the supreme court overturned roe v. wade on june 24, allowing laws banning abortion in several states, including kentucky, to take effect. but social media posts falsely claim kentucky is considering a law requiring all women of childbearing age to undergo monthly pregnancy testing. the claim stemmed from a lawmaker's satirical amendment.
Organisation: FactCheck.org
Author: Saranac Hale Spencer
Date published: 2022-06-30T17:20:39