If Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, Texas will completely ban abortion

According to a draft opinion obtained by Politico, the U.S. Supreme Court intends to overturn Roe v. Wade,

According to a draft opinion obtained by Politico, the U.S. Supreme Court intends to overturn Roe v. Wade,

reversing nearly 50 years of constitutional protection for abortion, and let states set their own restrictions on the procedure.

reversing nearly 50 years of constitutional protection for abortion, and let states set their own restrictions on the procedure.

If this draft reflects the final decision of the Court, expected this summer, it would virtually eliminate abortion access in Texas. 

If this draft reflects the final decision of the Court, expected this summer, it would virtually eliminate abortion access in Texas. 

Last year, the Legislature passed a so-called “trigger law” that would go into effect 30 days after the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, making performing abortion a felony.

Last year, the Legislature passed a so-called “trigger law” that would go into effect 30 days after the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, making performing abortion a felony.

The law would make an exception only to save the life of the pregnant patient or if they risk 

The law would make an exception only to save the life of the pregnant patient or if they risk 

“substantial impairment of major bodily function.” Doctors could face life in prison and fines up to $100,000 if they perform abortions in violation of the law.

“substantial impairment of major bodily function.” Doctors could face life in prison and fines up to $100,000 if they perform abortions in violation of the law.

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