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In a historic ruling, the Nebraska Supreme Court has struck down a controversial abortion ban that had been in place since 2021. The ban, which prohibited all abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy, had faced legal challenges for years before finally being declared unconstitutional by the state's highest court on December 29, 2025.The decision, which was decided by a 5-2 vote, cited the precedent set by the United States Supreme Court's landmark Roe v. Wade decision in 1973, which established a woman's constitutional right to choose whether or not to have an abortion. The Nebraska Supreme Court justices wrote in their opinion that the state's ban on abortions after 15 weeks violated the rights of women to make decisions about their own bodies and reproductive health.The ruling was met with both praise and criticism from advocacy groups on both sides of the abortion debate. Pro-choice advocates hailed the decision as a major victory for women's rights and reproductive freedom, while anti-abortion groups expressed disappointment and vowed to continue fighting to restrict access to abortion in the state.The Nebraska Supreme Court's decision is expected to have far-reaching implications for abortion rights in the state, as it sets a precedent that future abortion restrictions will be subject to strict scrutiny and must not infringe upon a woman's constitutional right to choose. The ruling is likely to embolden pro-choice activists and lawmakers to push for further protections of abortion rights in Nebraska, while anti-abortion groups are likely to redouble their efforts to pass more restrictive laws in response.Overall, the ruling marks a significant turning point in the ongoing debate over abortion rights in Nebraska, and is sure to have a lasting impact on the state's constitutional law landscape for years to come.