Many also believe that, prior to four months, abortions should only be permitted in cases of rape or when the mother's life is in danger. (advocatesaz.org)
They describe several Canadian cases of rape in which victims were deemed unreliable witnesses. (slaw.ca)
However, in 1976, the Hyde Amendment made it illegal for federal public funding to pay for abortion services except in a few circumstances, such as cases of rape, incest, or a life - endangering pregnancy. (plannedparenthood.org)