Texas Pre-Roe Ban on All Abortions Temporarily Blocked by Judge
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Texas Pre-Roe Ban on All Abortions Temporarily Blocked by Judge

A Texas judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked an immediate prohibition on abortions in that state, allowing procedures to resume, though the state’s recent ban at about six weeks of pregnancy still applies. The Texas ruling was the latest in a series of state-by-state legal actions aimed at protecting reproductive rights…

Democrats Press the White House for a More Assertive Response to Roe’s Fall
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Democrats Press the White House for a More Assertive Response to Roe’s Fall

President Biden and the Democratic leadership had months to prepare for the fall of Roe v. Wade, and even after a draft ruling was leaked in May, they had weeks to muster concrete plans to counteract a once-unimaginable outcome that suddenly seemed inevitable. Yet as Republicans celebrated the culmination last…

Gov. Abbott Has Made Immigration Central to His Re-Election Campaign
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Gov. Abbott Has Made Immigration Central to His Re-Election Campaign

Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas, facing re-election for a third term in November, has positioned himself as the defender of the country from migrants, making his aggressive stance on unauthorized migration central to his political campaign, even though his policies have been ultimately unsuccessful in stemming the arrival of migrants….