North Carolina abortion: Lawmakers override governor's veto on 12-week ban

2023-05-17 09:46

Republicans overturn the governor's veto of their bill, prompting chants of "shame" from onlookers.

North Carolina lawmakers have voted to override the governor's veto of a ban on most abortions after 12 weeks.

The measure was passed by the state's Republican-controlled legislature in early May, but was vetoed by Democratic Governor Roy Cooper over the weekend.

Republicans overturned the...