NEW: Just weeks after a near-total ban on abortion went into effect in Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott ceremonially signed a separate bill into law Friday that will restrict Texans’ access to abortion-inducing medication.
It goes into effect Dec. 2. bit.ly/3o5i7Hn
It goes into effect Dec. 2. bit.ly/3o5i7Hn
2/ The new law narrows the window in which physicians are allowed to give abortion-inducing medication to patients from 10 weeks to seven weeks after conception.
3/ Earlier this month, Texas banned abortions as early as six weeks.
Abortion providers said the near-total abortion ban was the latest, most devastating blow from lawmakers who have been on a warpath to steamroll abortion access for decades. bit.ly/39HECtv
Abortion providers said the near-total abortion ban was the latest, most devastating blow from lawmakers who have been on a warpath to steamroll abortion access for decades. bit.ly/39HECtv
4/ Experts estimate at least 85% of abortions occur after the six week period.
Because of the nuances in circumstances surrounding pregnancy, the time frame for pregnant people to get an abortion is closer to two weeks than six. bit.ly/3EOwFBk
Because of the nuances in circumstances surrounding pregnancy, the time frame for pregnant people to get an abortion is closer to two weeks than six. bit.ly/3EOwFBk
5/5 Texas’ abortion ban relies on private citizens to enforce the law by suing anyone who performs or aids in an abortion after cardiac activity has been detected.
One Texas doctor who admitted to violating the law is being sued: bit.ly/3kEKIkJ
One Texas doctor who admitted to violating the law is being sued: bit.ly/3kEKIkJ
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