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Strict Scrutiny

Texas Doubles Down on Life-Threatening Abortion Ban

Jun 10, 2024
01:10:20
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Molly Duane, Lawyer from the Center for Reproductive Rights, discusses the disheartening outcome of the Zurawski case in Texas, highlighting stories of women who testified. The podcast also covers recent Supreme Court decisions on bankruptcy, tax law, and health care for Native American reservations, exploring the tension between tribes and the government.
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  • Texas Supreme Court ruling provided limited safe harbor for certain medical emergencies in Zurawski case, leaving other complications unprotected.
  • Fearless Fund's initiative addresses disparities in VC funding for black women entrepreneurs, emphasizing need for equity and diversity.

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SkOTEX Ruling: Limited Clarity Amid Harsh Restrictions

The recent ruling by the Texas Supreme Court on the Zorowski case revealed limited clarity amidst harsh restrictions on abortion access in the state. The court's decision provided a narrow safe harbor for conditions like PPROM, allowing immediate abortion care in certain medical emergencies, but leaving many other serious complications unprotected. Despite blaming doctors for not understanding the law, the court avoided fully addressing standing issues and failed to protect the rights of pregnant individuals facing life-threatening situations.

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