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The side effects of many common contraceptives are already difficult, and many Texans are now navigating that landscape without a comprehensive sex education, supportive doctors or health insurance.
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The court will consider the legality of the law on Nov. 1. The highly unusual court action is an indication of deep internal splits within the court.
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Federal officials argue Senate Bill 8 defies the legal precedent set by Roe v. Wade. The law is the most restrictive abortion ban in the country.
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People who serve survivors of rape and incest say a six-week limit on abortions is unrealistic and emotionally harmful.
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The Justice Department wants the high court to put the restrictive law on hold during ongoing legal challenges. The U.S. government says the legislation is unconstitutional.
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The most restrictive abortion law in the country is back in effect in Texas, after a temporary block was lifted.
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If the federal appeals court throws out the temporary block of Texas' abortion law, providers could be sued retroactively.
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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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At least two lawsuits were filed after Dr. Alan Braid said he performed an abortion prohibited by the law earlier this month. One of the people suing Braid reportedly wants Texas’ new abortion law to be ruled unconstitutional.
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Dr. Alan Braid said that his decision to perform an abortion past the six-week mark earlier this month was a matter of duty.