The law allows private citizens to bring civil suits against anyone who assists a pregnant person seeking an abortion in violation of the ban.
The Supreme Court formally denied a request from Texas abortion providers to freeze a state law that bars abortions after six weeks. Chief Justice John Roberts joined the three liberal justices in dissent. The court's move means that the law -- which is one of the strictest in the nation and bans abortion before many people know they are pregnant -- will remain on the books. | | | | | | | |