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Federal judge temporarily blocks Texas’ 6-week abortion ban
Posted on · The U.S. Department of Justice sued the state last month, claiming its new law violates the constitutional rights of Texans.
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The provisions in Texas’ restrictive abortion law are not popular, an NPR poll finds
Posted on · A clear majority of Americans opposes key provisions of the controversial new Texas abortion law, including most Republicans, the latest NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll finds.
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UH students protest Texas’ restrictive new abortion law, as organizers prepare for nationwide demonstrations
Posted on · The walkout comes as organizers across the country prepare to protest against restrictive abortion laws on Saturday.
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Witnesses testify at House Oversight hearing to supersede Texas’ abortion law
Posted on · Some witnesses at the Committee on Oversight and Reform hearing urged members of Congress to pass federal legislation that would supersede the state law and ensure access to reproductive health care services.
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The Justice Department will argue against Texas’ abortion law Friday. Here’s what you need to know
Posted on · The U.S. sued Texas after the Biden administration vowed to oppose Texas’ new near-total abortion ban. The lawsuit joins several legal challenges already in progress.
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Louisiana Abortion Clinics See Influx Of Patients After Texas Ban
Posted on · The law is causing delays in abortions across Louisiana as women from Texas seek care at one of the three clinics in the Pelican State — making them more complicated, costly and sometimes impossible to get.
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Texas Doctor Who Admitted To Violating The State’s Near-Total Abortion Ban Sued Under New Law
Posted on · The lawsuit comes after Dr. Alan Braid said he performed an abortion prohibited by the law earlier this month. Braid said he was motivated by “a duty of care.”
Health & Science
A Texas Doctor Says He Defied The Abortion Law, Risking Lawsuits
Posted on · Dr. Alan Braid said that his decision to perform an abortion past the six-week mark earlier this month was a matter of duty.
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The Justice Department Wants A Federal Judge To Block Texas’ New Abortion Ban
Posted on · The Justice Department is asking a federal judge to temporarily block the new Texas abortion ban while its lawsuit against the state continues.
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Texas Has Banned Abortions At About 6 Weeks. But The Time Frame For Pregnant Patients To Get One Is Less Than 2
Posted on · Here's how the timeline works.
Health & Science
The Texas Abortion Ban Hinges On ‘Fetal Heartbeat.’ Doctors Call That Misleading
Posted on · The new Texas law bans abortions after a "fetal heartbeat" is detected, usually about six weeks into pregnancy. But doctors say that's not an actual medical term and it's being used inaccurately.
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Texas Planned Parenthoods Granted Restraining Order Against Anti-Abortion Group Over New Law
Posted on · The law allows private citizens to sue anyone who performs or helps someone get an abortion after roughly six weeks. If successful, the plaintiff could be awarded at least $10,000.
Politics
‘They’re Hunting Us’: Texas Abortion Mutual Aid Fund Prepares For Effects Of New Law
Posted on · TPR’s Bonnie Petrie spoke with Makayla Montoya Frazier, founder of the Buckle Bunnies Fund, a group that helps fund abortions in Texas, about how this new law is impacting her work.
Health & Science
With Abortions On Hold, Some Texans Say It’s Hard To Be Hopeful
Posted on · Providers in Texas say they're worried abortion seekers having to travel far to access the procedure, and how those costs can add up.
Politics
Texas Now Has A Ban On Abortions As Early As Five Weeks. Anti-Abortion Groups Are Prepared To Enforce It
Posted on · Unlike other abortion restrictions, the state is not enforcing this ban. Instead it is up to private citizens to sue.