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"

Published 1 year ago · Austin, United States

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Justice Department will 'protect' abortion seekers in Texas

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. Garland …

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

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