Nebraska judge delays arguments in lawsuit over abortion, gender-affirming care bans
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – The ACLU and the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office met in front of a judge Monday to argue the constitutionality of the Let Them Grow Act.
But before arguments could begin on Monday, Lancaster County District Court Judge Lori Maret decided each party needed more time.
“We haven’t had the chance to digest all of their allegations,” Assistant Attorney General Erik Fern said. “We want the opportunity to go through it, determine whether we need additional evidence in order to resist that, your honor.”
Maret said the arguments will begin on July 19.
In a lawsuit filed on May 30, the ACLU of Nebraska said Legislative Bill 574 violates the single-subject rule in the Nebraska Constitution.
LB 574, which was signed by Gov. Jim Pillen on May 22, bans gender-affirming surgery for minors.
It also includes an amendment that bans abortion after 12 weeks, with exceptions for rape, incest and medical emergencies.
A day after Pillen signed the measure, the abortion ban went into effect.
The ACLU is seeking court orders to block the enforcement of the bans.
It also wants a preliminary injunction, which would stop the laws from being enforced while the case plays out.
