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Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast

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The Criminal Law in Texas Is Draconian, Right?

It's hugely important, although no one should have to be in this gray area of the law if you're a person accessing that care. But it's so important for people to realize just how draconian the criminal laws are. Pregnancy is a high risk proposition. It can also be life threatening. And politicians and the criminal law, Texas, they're enforcing a 99 year pre-row ban in the state of Texas. They cannot be hanging over the head of a health care provider when they are trying to give their patient the best care.

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