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Senate Bill 2880, approved last week, allows private citizens to file civil lawsuits against anyone who manufactures, distributes, mails or prescribes abortion-inducing drugs. Each violation could carry a penalty of up to $100,000.
However, legal scholars say a lesser-known provision could have deeper implications: the bill prohibits state courts from ruling on its constitutionality. Judges who attempt to do so could face personal lawsuits and lose their legal immunity 性视界传媒 a move critics say threatens the fundamental balance of power between the state性视界传媒檚 legislative and judicial branches.
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Supporters of the bill framed the legislation as a way to protect life.
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The legislation now heads to the Texas House, where a similar proposal faced steep opposition in earlier sessions.
