Ultimately, the Texas GOP aims to eliminate birth tourism by essentially changing the Fourteenth Amendment by granting citizenship only to babies with at least one biological parent who is a U.S. citizen, according to the party’s platform. DeVore said the amendment’s enforcement clause gives conservatives room to pursue new legislation. Read more at 19th News
New Texas law allows residents to sue those suspected of providing access to abortion pills Under the new law, which went into effect on Thursday, abortion providers could face penalties of at least $100,000 if they mail pills into Texas. Manufacturers of abortion pills are also eligible to be sued, although women who take abortion … Read more
The bill’s backers have said they intend to target the medical professionals mailing abortion pills, which could provide a blueprint for other states. Read more at 19th News
Women who have suffered pregnancy complications under Texas’ ban say new legislation wouldn’t have helped them. Read more at Salon
Senate File 125 could limit access to any treatment that ‘causes harm’ to the heart, lungs, brain and other organs Read more at The Guardian
