Maine Governor Janet Mills Signs Bill Legalizing Abortions Up to Birth
Thousands of pro-lifers showed up at the state Capitol in May to protest the late-term abortion bill. During one committee meeting, nearly 700 testified against the bill while only 65 testified in favor. Maine Right to Life, Catholic leaders and other pro-life organizations also urged lawmakers to reject the legislation, pointing to polls that consistently show strong public opposition to late-term abortions.
However, Democrats control the Maine Legislature, and Planned Parenthood, which dumps millions of dollars into elections, lobbied for the bill.