1A Remaking America: The Legal Minefield For Abortions In Texas And Louisiana

So-called "trigger" laws in 13 states were on the books when Roe v. Wade was overturned. But abortion is still legal in some of these places due to legal battles playing out in state courts.

But weekly changes in legality are wearing down both patients seeking this care and those who provide it.

Some district attorneys in urban areas in these states say they won't prosecute abortion crimes in their jurisdiction, though that reassurance has not been enough to keep clinics open.

We talk about legal liabilities, abortion providers, OBGYNs, and patients in these two states.

This conversation is part of our Remaking America collaboration with six public radio stations around the country. Remaking America is funded in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

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