Appeals court allows Texas abortion law to remain in effect
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(Worthy News) – A federal appeals court on Thursday evening ruled that Texas’ restrictive abortion law can remain in effect even as it is litigated over its constitutionality.
The 5th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals voted 2-1 to reject a U.S. Justice Department appeal.
The decision means Texas can enforce its new law barring most abortions as early as six weeks after conception. [ Source: Just the News (Read More…) ]
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