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In abortion fight, conservatives push to end all exceptions

FILE - Demonstrators protest outside of the U.S. Supreme Court on May 4, 2022, in Washington. Rape, incest and the health of the fetus or mother were once accepted reasons to obtain an abortion in even the most conservative Republican-led states. But now at least 14 states have near-total abortion bans in the works without some of those exceptions. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

FILE - People attend an abortion-rights rally at the Utah State Capitol, on May 3, 2022, in Salt Lake City. Rape, incest and the health of the fetus or mother were once accepted reasons to obtain an abortion in even the most conservative Republican-led states. Idaho and Utah have exceptions for rape or incest, but require the pregnant woman to first file a police report and then prove to the abortion provider the report was made. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)

FILE- Abortion-rights supporters rally at the State Capitol, on May 3, 2022, in Oklahoma City. Rape, incest and the health of the fetus or mother were once accepted reasons to obtain an abortion in even the most conservative Republican-led states. Alabama and Oklahoma have enacted a ban with no exceptions. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

In abortion fight, conservatives push to end all exceptions