Texas’ six-week abortion ban: how did this happen and what will happen next?

Emily Ottley[1]   Introduction Unlike in England and Wales, gestators (pregnant persons) in the United States of America (US) have a constitutional right to abortion until the foetus becomes viable.[2] This is the point at which the foetus could survive outside the womb.[3] Despite this, a law that effectively prohibits abortion from just six weeks… More Texas’ six-week abortion ban: how did this happen and what will happen next?