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'Heartbeat bill' opponents vow battle

ACLU, Planned Parenthood among groups promising court action

Protestors rally outside of the Georgia State Capitol building following the signing of HB 481, in Atlanta, Tuesday, May 7, 2019. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed legislation on Tuesday banning abortions once a fetal heartbeat can be detected.

Protestors rally outside of the Georgia State Capitol building following the signing of HB 481, in Atlanta, Tuesday, May 7, 2019. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed legislation on Tuesday banning abortions once a fetal heartbeat can be detected.

ATLANTA — Opponents of a Georgia law banning abortions once a fetal heartbeat can be detected vow to take their fight from the state Capitol to the courthouse.

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