Late last week, the 5th U.S.
The law makes obtaining an abortion in Texas all but impossible.
Ianthe Metzger is the director of state media campaigns for Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast.
We are asking the United States Supreme Court to step in and block Texass radical abortion ban, S.B.
8, from going into effect on Wednesday, read a statement from Planned Parenthood released Monday.
But theSupreme Court failed to acton the organizations request to block the law.
Autumn Keiser is the director of marketing and communications for Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas.
We will continue to fight in the courts for abortion rights and access.
We will continue to fight in the courts for abortion rights and access.
There is no question that todays decision will harm those who already face the greatest barriers to health care.
Now, the law will also incentivize Texans to sue anyone who aids and abets an abortion.
Its not the patient being sued.
This presents a myriad of logistical and financial barriers to overcome to receive this time-sensitive healthcare.
Millions of Texans will be affected, particularly in rural, low-income communities and for people of color.
Last year, Gov.
Since the courts denied an emergency motion, its unclear how reproductive rights groups are moving forward.
Autumn Keiser is the director of marketing and communications for Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas.
Health-care providers braced for the law to go into effect and will comply with the new legal guidelines.
Visitppgreatertx.org/SB8for the most current guidance on abortion access, health care guidance, and other resources.
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