Joseph
“The law can be broadly written to cover virtually any halachic exceptions. “
virtually isnt good enough.
and which posek would the law follow? Would it allow for cases of mental anguish (like rape rch”l)? How late in the preganacy?
I’m sure you know halacha isnt black and white, there are several different (equally valid) shitahs, that need to be evaluated on a case by case basis.