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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Kelly Rissman

Questions swirl on if Texas bill to fine people who package the abortion pill $100k is actually legal

Under a bill just passed by the Texas Senate, a private citizen can sue someone or an organization that mails, prescribes, or manufactures abortion-inducing drugs for $100,000 — but some critics question the legislation’s legality.

Abortions are banned in the state and the new bill could add more intimidation around the already stigmatized procedure.

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