Texas Abortion Bill

• U.S. court sends Texas abortion law back to state, dealing blow to opponents

  The U.S. appeals court sent the case to the Texas Supreme Court, which is entirely controlled by nine Republican justices and has previously upheld the restrictive law.

  World

  Jan 17, 2022
  
• Citizen enforcement scheme behind Texas abortion law unconstitutional, judge rules

  The ruling in state court has no bearing on the broader and higher-stakes case before the Supreme Court, which has shown no urgency in making a ruling.

  World

  Dec 9, 2021
  
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• U.S. Supreme Court refuses to block Texas law that bans nearly all abortions

  By a 5-4 vote, the justices denied an emergency request by abortion and women's health providers for an injunction on enforcement of the ban while litigation continues.

  World

  Sep 2, 2021
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• Texas ban on virtually all abortions takes effect as U.S. Supreme Court stays silent

  The court did not act on an emergency request by abortion rights groups to block the law, which outlaws abortions after six weeks of pregnancy.

  World

  Sep 1, 2021
• Texas passes restrictive abortion law

  Republicans in the Texas Legislature have passed an omnibus abortion bill that is one of the most restrictive in the nation.

  World

  Jul 13, 2013