Texas Takes Legal Action Against New York Doctor in Effort to Challenge State’s Abortion Provider Protections
Austin, Texas — In an escalating legal battle over reproductive rights, the state of Texas has initiated legal action against a New York-based doctor, alleging a breach of the controversial Senate Bill 8. This law, known widely for its unique enforcement mechanism, allows private citizens to sue anyone who performs or aids and abets an abortion after approximately six weeks of pregnancy. The lawsuit highlights a significant clash between Texas’ stringent abortion laws and other states’ legal protections for abortion providers. The case centers on Dr. Alan Braid, who publicly acknowledged performing an abortion that … Read more