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Relaxation sought in many states but abortion laws face hurdles
Abortion law liberalization faces stiff resistance despite calls from organizations and individuals. The AMA Journal cites about 10,000 licensed abortions annually and 5,000 to 10,000 maternal deaths. most states restrict abortion to save the mother's life, with few exceptions. The Roman Catholic Church opposes liberalization, while the American Law Institute proposed conditions for permitted therapeutic abortions. Laws in Alabama, Oregon, Washington DC show some liberalization efforts, but most bills die in committees.
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