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Texas Abortion Laws’ Cruel Outcomes

Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courts

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The Unfair Burden on Physicians and the Legal Risks of Providing Abortions in Texas

This chapter discusses the severe legal consequences faced by physicians in Texas who provide abortions, including fines, imprisonment, and losing their licenses. It highlights the determination of Attorney General Ken Paxton to prosecute doctors and the need for clarification from the Texas medical board. The chapter also addresses the attempts to control and limit access to healthcare for pregnant people, emphasizing the dire consequences of Texas abortion laws.

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