Supreme Court Refuses To Block Extreme Texas Abortion Law In 5-4 Ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court said Wednesday night it would not block Texas’ extreme new law that criminalizes abortion after six weeks, a striking defeat for abortion rights advocates who say the ban is a direct assault on Roe v. Wade.
The ruling was 5-4, with Chief Justice John Roberts siding with the court’s three liberal members.
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Big $$ Bounties On Anyone Helping Women. Next!
POSTED 2021.09.01
“Access to almost all abortion has just been cut off for millions of people. The impact will be immediate and devastating.”
“Private individuals – including anti-abortion activists with no connection to patients – can now sue anyone who they believe is providing abortion or assisting someone in accessing abortion after six weeks…”.
“The law doesn’t just allow these lawsuits – it actively encourages private individuals to act as bounty hunters by awarding them at least $10,000 if they are successful.”
This is a full-scale assault on patients, our healthcare providers, and our support systems. ACLU.
This story by CommonDreams.org
