Courtesy of Jim Denison
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law earlier this week a measure prohibiting abortions in Texas as early as six weeks. The governor stated that the bill âensures that the life of every unborn child who has a heartbeat will be saved from the ravages of abortion.â The ban includes cases where the woman was impregnated as a result of rape or incest, but it allows an exception for medical emergencies. It takes effect in September, though pro-abortion activists have promised to challenge it.
A bill is also pending in Texas that would outlaw nearly all abortions if the Supreme Court were to overturn Roe v. Wade. This possibility may have moved closer to reality this week with news that the high court will hear a case many believe could effectively undermine Roe.