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Justice Department will 'protect' abortion seekers in Texas

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U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland is beefing up efforts to protect people seeking abortion access. Texas implements the nation's most restrictive anti-abortion rights law, which essentially deputizes citizens to report abortions that take place after six weeks. Garland: "We will not tolerate violence against those seeking to obtain or provide reproductive health services"

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Bangor Daily News

Justice Department will 'protect' abortion seekers in Texas

WASHINGTON — The Justice Department said Monday that it will not tolerate violence against anyone who is trying to obtain an abortion in Texas as federal officials explore options to challenge a new state law that bans most abortions.Attorney General Merrick Garland said the Justice Department would “protect those seeking to obtain or provide reproductive health services” under a federal law known as the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act…

3 years ago·Bangor, United States

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Washington Examiner

Top Democrat calls on DOJ to block Texas abortion restrictions

A top House Democrat called on the Justice Department to “use the full force of the department” to combat the new Texas law banning abortions beyond six weeks.

3 years ago·Washington, United States

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CTV News

U.S. Justice Department will 'protect' abortion seekers in Texas

The U.S. Justice Department said Monday that it will not tolerate violence against anyone who is trying to obtain an abortion in Texas as federal officials explore options to challenge a new state law that bans most abortions.

3 years ago·Canada

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Wonkette

Attorney General To Fight Texas Abortion Ban Somehow, He Figures

Attorney General Merrick Garland said yesterday the Justice Department will explore "all options" to protect women's right to get an abortion in Texas, although his statement didn't specify exactly what that would include. While so far there don't seem to be a lot of concrete actions being announced, it's at least a signal that the federal government won't sit back and do nothing as other states plan to enact similar abortion bans that would be …

3 years ago·United States

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Maryland Daily Record

Texas abortion law: Judge shields some clinics from suits; feds pledge protection

After Texas passed a new law banning most abortions, a judge temporarily shielded some abortion clinics from being sued by an anti-abortion group.

3 years ago

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Houston Public Media

Justice Department Promises To Protect People Who Seek Abortions in Texas

U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland said Monday that the Justice Department will protect people trying to obtain or provide abortions in Texas, in the wake of the state's new restrictive abortion law.

3 years ago·Houston, United States

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