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A lawsuit filed Tuesday seeks a court order to block the enforcement of recently passed restrictions on abortion and gender-affirming care for minors in Nebraska.

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The scene in the Rotunda on May 19 as Nebraska lawmakers debate LB574. The bill passed, limiting gender-affirming care and banning abortions after about 12-weeks. 

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Arwen Wiechman, third grade, spins around while learning ballet during the Everett Community Learning Center after-school program on Monday. Dancers from the American Ballet Theatre led the students in dance exercises in advance of the company's performances on Tuesday and Wednesday of "Giselle" at the Lied Center for Performing Arts.

LARRY ROBINSON, Journal Star

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