Texas Law Banning Most Abortions Now In Effect
Clip: 9/1/2021 | 8m 44sVideo has Closed Captions
The law prohibits abortions as soon as a heartbeat is detectable.
A law banning most abortions in Texas took effect Wednesday, with no action from the Supreme Court to block it. We discuss the impact of the law and the possible legal challenge ahead.
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Texas Law Banning Most Abortions Now In Effect
Clip: 9/1/2021 | 8m 44sVideo has Closed Captions
A law banning most abortions in Texas took effect Wednesday, with no action from the Supreme Court to block it. We discuss the impact of the law and the possible legal challenge ahead.
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