Tennessee lawmakers mull passing strict abortion ban

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee lawmakers are considering whether to seek one of the nation’s strictest abortion bans, after being reminded by legal experts that such laws have repeatedly been struck down in court.
At issue is a proposal to prohibit abortion once a pregnancy is detected. While a similar proposal stalled in the Republican-controlled Statehouse earlier this year, backers are renewing efforts ahead of the 2020 legislative session.
Anti-abortion advocates say the goal