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The Inquiry: Will America ban abortion?

Will America ban abortion?

23/09/2021 GMT

BBC World Service - The Inquiry, Will America ban abortion?

What does a radical new law in Texas mean for abortion provision in the US?

There’s a radical new abortion law in Texas. Charmaine Cozier examines what it means for the rest of the US.

A restriction on abortion from as early as six weeks into pregnancy is now law in Texas. The state has also outsourced enforcing it to private citizens who can get up to $10,000 if they sue those who perform or assist an abortion that breaks the ban. 

As lawmakers in other American states intend to follow Texas Charmaine Cozier finds out what it means for the political hotspot that is abortion provision in the US.

Presenter and producer: Charmaine Cozier
Researched by: Christopher Blake
Editor: Richard Vadon

(abortion rights activists rally at the Texas State Capitol on Sept 11 2021. Credit: Jordan Vonderhaar/Getty Images)

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