(Radio Iowa) – A Polk County District Court Judge heard arguments today (Friday) from Planned Parenthood North Central States and the Emma Goldman Clinic seeking and injunction to block the fetal heartbeat bill. The hearing that started before the governor signed the bill into law, and Planned Parenthood Attorney Peter Im argued for an injunction against the law, saying it creates an undue burden on women.

Im says the burden falls on women in many ways.

Im asked the judge to rule from the bench following arguments.

Assistant Attorney General Daniel Johnston argued for the state, saying Planned Parenthood’s argument leaves one thing out.

Johnston argued the state has an interest in protecting the unborn.

Peter Im (Media Pool photo)

Johnston says there is harm done by not putting the law in place.

He says he will do his best to issue a ruling on Monday.