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Nebraska 6-week abortion ban on doorstep of becoming law, senator tally shows

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Nebraska 6-week abortion ban on doorstep of becoming law, senator tally shows

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Walk for Life participants hold up a sign opposing abortion in downtown Lincoln during the annual rally in January.

Abortion rally at Nebraska Capitol

Sen. Megan Hunt of Omaha steps to the lectern during a rally Feb. 1 to oppose legislation that would restrict access to abortion in Nebraska. Lawmakers heard hours of testimony both supporting and opposing the bill during a lengthy public hearing at the Capitol. 

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The Nebraska Legislature stands at the precipice of passing a ban on abortions after six weeks.

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The Lincoln Lutheran student section rushes the court to celebrate with their team after they defeated Lincoln Christian during the C1-2 subdistrict championship game on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, at Lincoln Lutheran High School.

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Swimmers take off from the starting blocks for the 50-yard freestyle during the girls state swimming prelims Friday at the Devaney Sports Center.

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Lincoln High's Kiana Wiley (24) holds up the championship plaque after the Links defeated Lincoln Northeast in the A-3 district final Friday at Lincoln High.

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Alexander Syniy of Lincoln (right), originally from Kherson in Ukraine, prays during a rally on the anniversary of the war in Ukraine on Saturday at the state Capitol.

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Nebraska's Sam Griesel fist bumps Derrick Walker before they are introduced ahead of the Minnesota game on Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Lincoln East fans roar as Lincoln Southwest's Cole Christensen (5) raises his arms to question a referee call at Lincoln East on Monday, Feb. 27, 2023.

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