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Suit Puts Abortion Protocol Regulation in Spotlight

Texas' controversial new abortion law requires doctors to follow a federally approved protocol, rather than a more commonly used method, when administering drug-induced abortions. The requirement is under scrutiny in a case challenging the law.

by Veronica Zaragovia, KUT News

An abortion procedure room at the Whole Woman's Health ambulatory surgical center in San Antonio.
Credit: Ben Philpott

Texas' controversial new abortion law requires doctors to follow a federally approved protocol, rather than a more commonly used method, when administering drug-induced abortions. The requirement is under scrutiny in a case challenging the law.

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Veronica Zaragovia

KUT NEWS