The North Carolina legislature has passed a law prohibiting abortion on the basis of the race or sex of the baby or whether there is a prenatal diagnosis of Down Syndrome. North Carolina already has a law prohibiting abortion on the basis of sex selection. The legislation was led by Republicans and passed with a vote along party lines. The Democrat governor is reportedly “likely” to veto the bill because he had rejected restrictions on abortion in the past.

The American Civil Liberties Union and Planned Parenthood South Atlantic are urging that the governor veto the bill.