The rich will always be able to access safe abortions, it's working-class women who bear the burden of this brutal and violating law
Last night, a Texas law that bans abortion from the point cardiac activity is detected was allowed to pass by the US supreme court. It is the strictest law against abortion rights since Roe vs. Wade in 1973, and has been condemned by US president Joe Biden as a blatant violation of constitutional rights.
So far, 12 other states have attempted to enact bans on abortion in early pregnancy, so-called ‘heartbeat’ bills, but all were blocked by the supreme court. The difference between them and the Texas law though, is that the others relied on criminal penalties or regulatory punishment for those seeking abortion after six weeks.
Planned Parenthood have too confirmed they will abide by the law, despite stating it is contrary to best medical practice, and have already been forced to turn away patients who need abortion care when the law comes into effect later this week. A number of other clinics have also completely discontinued abortion services in order to avoid costly lawsuits.
But what does it mean for the women of Texas right now? Well, that’s the debate everyone is having on social media today. Because, despite 85% of women losing their access to abortion overnight, the issue goes beyond sex.
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