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The Texans Fighting for Abortion Access

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English - September 07, 2021 09:00 - 22 minutes - ★★★★ - 2.2K ratings
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Texas has passed a new law banning abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, enforced by citizens launching lawsuits against anyone suspected of “aiding and abetting” the procedures. And the Supreme Court has declined to stop it - effectively ending the precedent set by Roe v. Wade. How are Texas organizations supporting reproductive rights adapting? 

Guest: Anna Rupani, Co-Executive Director of Fund Texas Choice.

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Texas has passed a new law banning abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, enforced by citizens launching lawsuits against anyone suspected of “aiding and abetting” the procedures. And the Supreme Court has declined to stop it - effectively ending the precedent set by Roe v. Wade. How are Texas organizations supporting reproductive rights adapting? 


Guest: Anna Rupani, Co-Executive Director of Fund Texas Choice.


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