Any one can sue some one in texas for providing an rtion to someone. And the law goes even further to say that if you ate in a bet, which is very vague language,. You can also be sued if that woman gets te procedure after six weeks. If a friend gives you a ride to get an abortion after around six weeks, is that aiding and abetting an abortion? I think no one can really give you this answer. This is also part of the concern, it's vague. Presumably, anyone who provides any kind of support, whether it's emotional, financial, just a ride, just like logistical support could be subject to this. i've talked to a social
Texas didn't just make it almost impossible to get an abortion, the state made it easy to sue somebody who gets one after about six weeks of pregnancy — and anyone who helps. KUT reporter Ashley Lopez explains.
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