What a clusterfuck, y’all. Since September 1st, abortion providers in Texas have been forced to turn away most patients seeking abortion care because of the vigilante bill that put a price tag on the head of anyone who “aid or abets” an abortion procedure after six weeks. And while everyone saw that this sham piece of legislation was a dodge to get around jurisprudence, the Supreme Court took their sweet time in making a decision. Drumroll :followed by a loud angry thud: The good news - the Court has ruled abortion providers can sue against this law in some circumstances. And really, it’s only good news if you think being allowed to function in a state of constant litigation to protect your right to provide constitutionally protected medical care is a victory. This concludes the positive portion of this email. They also ruled that this horrible abortion ban can remain in place. So basically, this ruling is a big “fuck you” to people in Texas who need abortion care right now. Rather that rule on the constitutionality of a six-week abortion ban (protip: it’s unconstitutional), they instead ruled on who can sue who over this monstrosity of a law. Thanks for nothing, SCOTUS. |
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We will never stop fighting this devastating and brutal law. Check out the resources here and here for ways you can directly support TX patients, and stay tuned for more marching orders from our Texas partners. In rage and solidarity, Lizz |
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