“I’m proud to sign this bill into law today making all consensual sexual acts punishable by a minimum of 10 years in prison,” Abbott proclaimed, according to the piece. Texas GregAbbott TransRightsAreHumanRights TexasRepublicans Satire
, The Onion mockingly reported that Abbott had signed a law banning sex between consenting adults during a high-profile ceremony attended by state lawmakers.
“I’m proud to sign this bill into law today making all consensual sexual acts punishable by a minimum of 10 years in prison,” Abbott proclaimed, according to the piece. “Consensual sex has always been immoral, and now it’s finally illegal, too. Enthusiastic, continuous, specific, freely given, and clearly communicated sexual consent will not be tolerated in Texas.
The conservative-dominated U.S. Supreme Court had already issued a ruling deciding not to block the law, The Onion noted.
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