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Coverage dated December 1, 2021

Texas now bans medical abortions after seven weeks of pregnancy

Headline from Fox7 Austin

Beginning today, a new law restricts abortion-inducing medication, the most common abortion method in Texas. Medical abortion is the most common way women in Texas terminate their pregnancies.

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  1. Fox7 Austin

    Texas now bans medical abortions after seven weeks of pregnancy (opens Fox7 Austin)

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    Fox7 Austin's feed description

    Beginning today, a new law restricts abortion-inducing medication, the most common abortion method in Texas. Medical abortion is the most common way women in Texas terminate their pregnancies.

  2. NPR

    Latest Texas abortion law clamps down on abortions administered through pills (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    A new Texas law, in effect on Dec. 2, imposes new criminal penalties on prescribing the pills used in medication abortions via telehealth, and sending them to patients through the mail.

  3. The Hill

    New Texas law limiting abortion takes effect Thursday (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    A new law limiting access to abortion pills in Texas went into effect on Thursday, worrying pro-choice supporters who fear the law will further restrict abortion access in an already restrictive state.

  4. Newsweek

    As Roe hangs in the balance, new Texas law restricts use of abortion-inducing medicine (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The law, which went into effect on December 1, also makes it illegal to provide the medication by "courier, delivery or mail service."

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