Key Part Of Texas Abortion Law—That Anyone Can Sue—Apparently Dismissed By Court

Topline A central part of Texas’s six-week abortion law—that bystanders who aren’t connected to an abortion can still sue anyone who performs or facilitates one and receive up to $10,000 in damages—wa...

Idaho Enacts Law Copying Texas’ Abortion Ban — And These States Might Be Next

Topline Idaho Gov. Brad Little (R) signed into law Wednesday a near-total ban on abortion that mimics Texas’ abortion law by empowering private citizens to enforce the ban through lawsuits, making Ida...

Washington Enacts Law Blocking Texas-Style Abortion Ban As More States Copy Texas Law

Topline Washington became the first state Thursday to enact a law blocking people from being sued by the state if they undergo or help facilitate an abortion, ensuring access to the procedure after ne...

Texas Supreme Court Deals Blow To Abortion Law Challenge — Likely Killing Providers’ Case

Topline The Texas Supreme Court effectively killed abortion providers’ long-running challenge to Texas’ near-total ban on the procedure Friday, ruling that state medical licensing officials can’t enfo...

California Moves Forward With Gun Control Bill That Mimics Structure Of Texas Abortion Ban

Topline California officials on Friday threw their weight behind legislation that would let private citizens sue firearm manufacturers and distributors if they violate the state’s assault weapons ban ...

South Dakota Governor Latest To Introduce Texas Abortion Copycat Bill — Here Are All The States Weighing A Similar Ban

Topline South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) announced legislation Friday that copies provisions of Texas’ controversial near-total ban on abortion, as a growing number of GOP state legislators across th...