As Texas abortion law takes effect, advocates await word from Supreme Court. Texas becomes the first and only state in the country to outlaw abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy.
Texas becomes the first and only state in the country to outlaw abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy. Twelve other states have passed similar laws that have not yet taken effect due to legal challenges.
"Our clinics are providing abortions in accordance with the law," the group added Wednesday."Our work is not over." "It actively encourages private individuals to act as bounty hunters by awarding them at least $10,000 if they are successful," the American Civil Liberties Union said in a statement.
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