David Simon isn’t messing with Texas, he’s done with the place.
11.09.2021 - 07:57 / thewrap.com
via an abuse of the shadow docket system: The fact that it’s enforced by vigilante extremists rather than by state officials.No, really. The new law is enforced by private lawsuits which can be filed by anyone, even if they live out of state or have no personal connection to the case, against almost anyone they believe to have been involved in an abortion that violates the restriction.
David Simon isn’t messing with Texas, he’s done with the place.
EXCLUSIVE: We Can Be Heroes and Man With A Plan star Hala Finley is joining Oscar winner Ben Affleck and Alice Braga (Queen Of The South) in Robert Rodriguez action-thriller Hypnotic, which is due to get underway on Monday 27 September in Austin, Texas.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck reunited they have been traveling everywhere together, recently visiting Venice, Italy, and New York City. Now, they’re reportedly headed to Texas where Affleck is filming his new movie.
HBO’s John Oliver went after AT&T, his network’s parent company, on Sunday, lambasting HBO’s “business daddy” for staying silent on the anti-abortion law in Texas.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez appeared on on CNN’s AC 360 Tuesday night and minced no words about Texas’s new law limiting abortion or comments made earlier in the day by the state’s governor, Greg Abbott, defending the stricture.
Claudia Eller Co-Editor-in-ChiefLast week’s alarming news that the Supreme Court refused to block a Texas law that bans abortions after six weeks drew outrage from the entertainment community. And for good reason — the disgraceful decision could spell the end of Roe v.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott doubled down on his controversial abortion ban this week, and the hosts of “The View” are furious about it. That includes host Sunny Hostin, who is openly pro-life but calls Abbott’s arguments “ignorant” and “oblivious.”As it stands, the law bans abortions as soon as a fetal heartbeat can be detected, which is typically around six weeks and before most women know they’re pregnant, and there are no exceptions for rape or incest.
As usual, Caitlyn Jenner is the candidate for ABSOLUTELY NO ONE!
“The View” returned for its 25th season on Tuesday, and Joy Behar wasted no time in getting back into the swing of things. Discussing the recent anti-abortion law passed in Texas, the host was blunt about her feelings on it, saying that it is effectively creating an American version of the Taliban.The law bans abortions as soon as a fetal heartbeat can be detected, which is typically around six weeks.
signed by Republican Gov. Greg Abbott in May, bans abortions as soon as a fetal heartbeat can be detected, which is typically around six weeks — though at six weeks, most women don’t even know they’re pregnant yet.
I’ll use whatever mean language I want to make jokes or express my thoughts.The Texas law, signed by Republican Gov. Greg Abbott in May, bans abortions as soon as a fetal heartbeat can be detected, which is typically around six weeks.
Billie Eilish is the latest celebrity to speak out about Texas’ abortion law.
Billie Eilish has spoken out about Texas’ restrictive new abortion laws, saying “I really wish men cared more”.The new legislation, Senate Bill 8, prohibits the abortion of a foetus once cardiac activity can be detected, which is generally around six weeks, before most women even know they are pregnant.It makes no exception for victims of rape or incest, and authorises citizens to sue abortion providers or anyone involved in facilitating an abortion.
#USSupremeCourt affirming the Texas law banning abortion for babies with a heartbeat. As an entertainer I don’t get political often.
@Lyft has created a Driver Legal Defense Fund to cover 100% of legal fees for drivers sued under SB8 while driving on our platform.Right on @logangreen – drivers shouldn’t be put at risk for getting people where they want to go. Team @Uber is in too and will cover legal fees in the same way.
piece titled “Texas’ Abortion Law Blunder,” the paper’s editorial board made clear that it still had still some skepticism and criticism left over for the pro-choice side, but took on the anti-abortion law and its proponents directly. “America is back fighting its endless legal war over abortion,” the board wrote.
Alyssa Milano and Kelly Rowland were two of many celebrities to voice their outrage at Texas’ new abortion law, which went into effect on Wednesday September 1. The law prevents women from getting abortions, if they are over six weeks pregnant, according to NBC News. The law also allows people to sue abortion providers, if they’re discovered to offer services to women over six weeks pregnant. The Insatiable actress directed fans to a donation link to help Planned Parenthood.
After the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday night denied a request to issue emergency relief blocking Texas’ new law that bans abortion at six weeks and, say opponents, effectively eliminates access to abortions statewide, some big names in entertainment expressed their opinions about the legislation.
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Variety.While the law seeks to ban abortions six weeks after conception, a stage at which most people don’t even know they are pregnant, the most incendiary part of the mandate says anyone assisting the procedure can be sued in civil court.