Peach Tree Times

Today, Sen. Nabilah Islam Parkes (D–Duluth) expressed approval of a recent ruling by Fulton County Superior Judge Robert McBurney that invalidated Georgia's six-week abortion ban. The judge found the law unconstitutional, citing violations of privacy and bodily autonomy protections under the state constitution. Georgia law currently allows abortions up to 22 weeks.

Sen. Islam Parkes has consistently opposed the six-week abortion ban. She remarked, "This is a huge win for women seeking the reproductive healthcare they need. The six-week abortion ban was a deeply harmful law that stripped women of their autonomy and disproportionately impacted marginalized communities. With this ruling, we take a critical step toward protecting women’s right to choose in Georgia. Women’s healthcare continues to be under attack at both the state and national levels. I will keep fighting to ensure that every woman in Georgia has the right to make decisions about her body without interference from politicians."

Further details on the court case can be accessed here.

Sen. Nabilah Islam Parkes represents the 7th Senate District, which includes part of Gwinnett County. She can be contacted by phone at 404-463-5263 or by email at NabilahIslamParkes@senate.ga.gov.