Judge Orders Texas To Suspend New Law Banning Most Abortions

A federal judge has suspended a state abortion law, criticizing it as offensive and a scheme to deny constitutional rights. The law bans abortions once a heartbeat is detected, typically around six weeks, and allows lawsuits against those aiding abortions, with a $10,000 reward for successful suits. The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a Mississippi case challenging Roe v. Wade, with Texas expected to overturn the decision in the Court of Appeals.

What was the main reason the federal judge suspended the abortion law?

• It was deemed too lenient.

• It was considered offensive and a denial of constitutional rights.

• It was not properly documented.

• It was not supported by the public.

At what stage of pregnancy does the suspended law prohibit abortions?

• At conception

• After 12 weeks

• Once a heartbeat is detected

• After 20 weeks

What incentive does the state offer to individuals who bring forward lawsuits under the abortion law?

• No monetary reward

• $10,000 reward

• $5,000 reward

• $15,000 reward

Which landmark decision is the Mississippi case seeking to overturn?

• Brown v. Board of Education

• Plessy v. Ferguson

• Miranda v. Arizona

• Roe v. Wade

What is Texas expected to do in response to the Supreme Court's decision?

• Support the decision

• Implement a new law

• Ignore the decision

• Challenge the decision in the Court of Appeals