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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Daniel Trotta

Texas cracks down on abortion with pill providers now able to be sued

Under the measure, Texas residents could sue those who manufacture, transport or provide abortion-inducing drugs to anyone in Texas for up to $100,000 - (Getty Images)

Texas lawmakers have passed a bill empowering private citizens to sue anyone mailing or distributing abortion medication to or from the state.

House Bill 7 is designed to significantly strengthen Texas's existing ban on the medical procedure.

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