Abortion Is All But Banned In Texas

A state law took effect Wednesday banning abortion after about six weeks, before many women even know they are pregnant. It also allows people to sue others seeking an abortion and anyone who aids them in the process, with damages beginning at ten thousand dollars plus attorney's fees. So far, the Supreme Court has not halted the legislation. So far, the Supreme Court has not halted the legislation. This episode: White House correspondent Asma Khalid, legal affairs correspondent Nina Totenberg, and KUT reporter Ashley Lopez. Connect: Subscribe to the NPR Politics Podcast here.