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Texas moves to ban most abortions due to virus outbreak
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) The governor and attorney general of Texas are moving to ban most abortions in the state during the coronavirus outbreak, declaring they dont qualify as essential surgeries.
Attorney General Ken Paxton said Monday that the order issued over the weekend by Gov. Greg Abbott barred any type of abortion that is not medically necessary to preserve the life or health of the mother.
Failure to comply with the order can result in penalties of up to $1,000 or 180 days of jail time, Paxton said.
No one is exempt from the governors executive order on medically unnecessary surgeries and procedures, including abortion providers, Paxton said. Those who violate the governors order will be met with the full force of the law.
https://apnews.com/7a7d2702038a08eb57aba1bae88cd48d
And Mark is worried about Created Equal.................what exactly does the definition mean Created Equal................woman that want there right to privacy mean that is they right to have privacy..................
procon
(15,805 posts)Of course abortion is an essential procedure because there is only a narrow window for a woman to have the procedure done due to State imposed restrictions as well as medical safety reasons.
This thinly veiled assault on women's rights will not stay hidden behind this ridiculous excuse.
William769
(55,147 posts)hlthe2b
(102,298 posts)Get an injunction.
Midnight Writer
(21,769 posts)mercuryblues
(14,532 posts)DFW
(54,412 posts)This does not apply to all Texan men (please note).