Judge Orders Texas To Suspend New Law Banning Most Abortions

Judge Orders Texas To Suspend New Law Banning Most Abortions

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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.

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What significant case is the US Supreme Court set to hear arguments for in December?

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What is expected to happen in the Texas Court of Appeals regarding the decision?

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