Gov. Cooper vetoes abortion bill; says he's concerned Republican lawmakers will override

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has officially vetoed the bill restricting abortion access that has passed the state's general assembly. He did so this morning in front of a rally of hundreds of people supporting the right to choose. Haley Fixler reports. This bad bill needs a veto. Hundreds of people standing shoulder to shoulder Saturday morning with signs and excitement. Are you ready to do it? Witnessing Governor Roy Cooper publicly vetoing a state bill that would restrict abortions after 12 weeks. This bill will create dangerous interference with the doctor-patient relationship.

Therefore, I veto this bill. The hour long joint rally with Planned Parenthood, a call for change. These decisions are among the most personal that anyone ever makes. They should be made by you after talking to your loved ones and your doctor. But the governor's veto could be overpowered. Standing in the way of progress right now is this Republican supermajority legislature that only took 48 hours to turn the clock back 50 years on women's health. A concern echoed by officials who say they're going to do whatever it takes to keep abortion care in North Carolina.

The government should never force a person to carry a pregnancy or give birth against their will. They now have a vetoed bill. Haley Fixler reporting. Republican lawmakers in the state general assembly are expected to hold a vote to override Governor Cooper's veto soon.

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