Authorities confirmed that a state trooper was assaulted during the incident after a woman punched him in the chest when he prevented her from pushing past him

Six people were arrested after protests broke out at the Nebraska State Capitol building when lawmakers passed a bill that banned abortions after 12 weeks.

Those opposing the controversial ‘Let Them Grow Act’ interrupted the debate on Friday to shout and throw what appeared to be bloody tampons onto the floor.

Authorities confirmed that a state trooper was assaulted during the incident after a woman punched him in the chest when he prevented her from pushing past him.

The bill also restricted gender transition procedures for those under 19, with proceedings briefly stopped around 2.40pm.

The Nebraska State Patrol published a video of the incident on social media, which showed the incident between the protestor and trooper.

Authorities confirmed that a state trooper was assaulted during the incident after a woman punched him in the chest when he prevented her from pushing past him

Authorities confirmed that a state trooper was assaulted during the incident after a woman punched him in the chest when he prevented her from pushing past him

Benjamin Buras, 40, and Sara Crawford, 33, were both arrested in connection to the incident involving the trooper.

Buras was arrested for resisting arrest and trespassing, while Crawford was arrested for allegedly obstructing a peace officer.

Protestors could be seen holding signs which read ‘Defend Trans Kids,’ ‘Keep Hate Out of Healthcare,’ and ‘Stop Attacks on Trans Youth.’

There were reportedly no injuries during the incident, but six people were arrested on various charges.

Lucia Salinas, 24, and Maghie Miller-Jenkins, 36, were arrested for allegedly obstructing a government operation and disturbing the peace.

Another man, Mar Lee, 25, was arrested after he refused to leave the balcony and repeatedly yelling. He was arrested for disturbing the peace and trespassing.

Footage on social media shows police clashing with other protesters outside the chamber whose chants of ‘Shame, shame!’ could be heard by voting lawmakers. 

Danna Seevers, 56, who was on the balcony for those who supported the bill, was also arrested for refusing to leave when asked by state police.

Benjamin Buras, 40, and Sara Crawford, 33, (circled) were both arrested in connection to the incident involving the trooper

Benjamin Buras, 40, and Sara Crawford, 33, (circled) were both arrested in connection to the incident involving the trooper

Omaha Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh speaks Friday, May 19, 2023, in Lincoln, Nebraska, as the bill was debated

Omaha Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh speaks Friday, May 19, 2023, in Lincoln, Nebraska, as the bill was debated

There were reportedly no injuries during the incident, but six people were arrested on various charges

There were reportedly no injuries during the incident, but six people were arrested on various charges

After the incident the balconies were cleared for the remainder of the debate, with protestors demonstrating at the capitol in Lincoln all week since the bill advanced on Tuesday.

The six protestors who were arrested were booked into Lancaster County Jail,, though it is unclear if they have been released.

Republican Governor Jim Pillen said he plans to sign the controversial bill that passed after Republicans got enough votes to end a filibuster.

The 12-week abortion ban has exceptions for those who are a victim of rape and incest, unlike other states in the US.

However, it will not allow transgender people under 19 to have gender assignment surgery, with a few exceptions.

Currently the state bans abortions at around 20 weeks, and is one of the growing number of US states to pass abortion and transgender laws.

Last month a bill to ban abortions from six weeks failed to advance through the chamber.

Footage on social media shows police clashing with other protesters outside the chamber whose chants of 'Shame, shame!' could be heard by voting lawmakers

Footage on social media shows police clashing with other protesters outside the chamber whose chants of ‘Shame, shame!’ could be heard by voting lawmakers

The 12-week abortion ban has exceptions for those who are a victim of rape and incest, unlike other states in the US

The 12-week abortion ban has exceptions for those who are a victim of rape and incest, unlike other states in the US

However, it will not allow transgender people under 19 to have gender assignment surgery, with a few exceptions

However, it will not allow transgender people under 19 to have gender assignment surgery, with a few exceptions

It comes after North Carolina also banned most abortions after 12-weeks of pregnancy after the state’s Republican-controlled General Assembly successfully overrode the Democratic governor’s veto.

Cries of ‘shame, shame’ echoed from democrats around the Senate floor as other held up signs as the required super-majority approved the override.

Republicans pitched the measure as a middle-ground change to state law, which currently bans nearly all abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy, without exceptions for rape or incest.

Lawmakers in South Carolina are also considering new abortion limits, but it is one of the few remaining Southern states with relatively easy access to the procedure.

North Carolina physicians hold signs to protest as North Carolina Republican lawmakers hold a vote to override Democratic Governor Roy Cooper's veto of a bill that would ban most abortions in the state after 12 weeks

North Carolina physicians hold signs to protest as North Carolina Republican lawmakers hold a vote to override Democratic Governor Roy Cooper’s veto of a bill that would ban most abortions in the state after 12 weeks

Anti-abortion protesters sit above the voting record sign in the State Senate on Tuesday

Anti-abortion protesters sit above the voting record sign in the State Senate on Tuesday

Demonstrators hold signs as North Carolina Republican lawmakers hold a vote to override the veto

Demonstrators hold signs as North Carolina Republican lawmakers hold a vote to override the veto

Under the bill up for a vote Tuesday in the South Carolina House, abortion access would be almost entirely banned after about six weeks of pregnancy – before women often know they’re pregnant.

The South Carolina state Senate previously rejected a proposal to nearly outlaw abortions.

Abortion is banned or severely restricted in much of the South, including bans throughout pregnancy in Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas and West Virginia. In Georgia, it’s allowed only in the first six weeks.

The Carolinas, Florida and Virginia are now the main destinations in the region for those seeking legal abortions.

Florida has a ban that kicks in 15 weeks into pregnancy. Under a recent law, that would tighten to six weeks pending a court ruling.

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