state couldn t do on its own. it couldn t ban abortion under the supreme court s pregnancy before viability, not this early, six weeks. but what texas has done is outsourcing it, basically turning anybody into a private vigilante who can sue abortion providers for at least $10,000, subjecting them to potentially rups you damages. the question is, can a state do that. can abortion providers in texas sue in state courts to try to block state court judges and clerks from carrying out these lawsuits and can the federal government sue texas? it s not really about abortion. the really big case about abortion is going to be argued a month from now on december 1st in the case from mississippi, a direct challenge to roe v. wade, stephanie. well, we will be watching. pete, julia, thank you both so much. that wraps up this very busy hour and busy week. i am stephanie ruhle. happy halloween to you all. my number one favorite holiday. chris jansing picks up breaking news coverage right here on th