Texas' Heartbeat Act has been a lightning rod of controversy, for both pro-life and pro-choice advocates alike.
“This is not going to set any precedent.
“The decision does not reveal how any of the conservative members of the court view this new law.
“The applicants now before us have raised serious questions regarding the constitutionality of the Texas law at issue.
It has reviewed only the most cursory party submissions, and then only hastily.
And it barely bothers to explain its conclusion …” (viaSupreme Court).
“It will be interesting to see the intersection of SLAPP law in this new abortion law.
The law doesn’t allow for abortions to be carried out even in cases of incest or rape.
If the plaintiff wins, he or she is entitled to $10,000 and legal fees.
