OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR 
Governor Kim Reynolds ★ Lt. Governor Adam Gregg  

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, December 12, 2022 
CONTACT: Alex Murphy, (515) 802-0986, [email protected] 

 Gov. Reynolds issues statement in response to court ruling on Fetal Heartbeat Law  

DES MOINES – Gov. Reynolds released the following statement today in response to the district court ruling on the Fetal Heartbeat Law:   

“I’m very disappointed in the ruling filed today by the district court, but regardless of the outcome, this case was always going to the Iowa Supreme Court. We will appeal this decision immediately. As the Iowa and US Supreme Courts have made clear, there is no fundamental right to an abortion. The decision of the people’s representatives to protect life should be honored, and I believe the court will ultimately do so. As long as I’m Governor, I will continue to fight for the sanctity of life and for the unborn.” 

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