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Texas Goes After Out-of-State Abortions, Forces Prosecutions of Abortions
Texas is doubling down on its draconian abortion laws — both locally and at the state level.
Texas Supreme Court Rejects Attempt to Block Ban on Youth Gender-Affirming Care
The coalition which sought to block the ban issued a statement on Thursday declaring that "the fight is far from over."
Texas Judge Rules That State “Death Star” Law Is Unconstitutional
Critics of the law lauded the judge's ruling as a "win for democracy."
Texas Ban on Youth Gender-Affirming Care Will Go Into Effect Amid Legal Battle
The ban will go into effect Sept. 1 as it awaits review by the Texas Supreme Court, blocking health care for trans kids.
Dozens of Heat-Related Deaths at Texas Prisons Prompt Dems to Call for Inquiry
Democrats urged GOP House Oversight Chair James Comer to investigate dozens of prison deaths likely caused by heat.
Texas Is Suing Planned Parenthood for $1.8B Over $17M in Medicaid Payments
The case is being heard by a far right judge who recently ruled to shut down access to abortion drug mifepristone.
3-Year-Old Dies En Route to Chicago Under Abbott’s Anti-Migrant Bussing Program
The child's is the latest in a series of migrant deaths critics have attributed to the governor's Operation Lone Star.
Texas Judge Rules Some Bans on Abortion in State Are Unconstitutional
Texas's restrictive abortion bans are "inconsistent with the rights afforded to pregnant people," the judge ruled.
Texas Judge Halts Abortion Ban for Risky Pregnancies
Judge Mangrum grants temporary injunction on Texas ban for risky pregnancies, Supreme Court appeal follows.
WV Governor Send National Guard to TX to Support Inhumane Border Policy
The mission, which will cost West Virginians $600,000, was widely condemned by immigrant advocates.