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The Texas Lawyer Behind The So-Called "Bounty Hunter" Abortion Ban
The Texas Lawyer Behind The So-Called "Bounty Hunter" Abortion Ban
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12 minutes
Released:
May 7, 2023
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Jonathan Mitchell devised the legal strategy behind SB 8, a near-total ban on abortion in Texas. That legislation pioneered the idea of allowing private citizens to file lawsuits against people they suspected of helping provide access to abortion. Mitchell is also involved in similar efforts by conservative activists in other states. NPR'S Sarah McCammon profiles the Austin, Texas-based attorney. In participating regions, you'll also hear a local news segment to help you make sense of what's going on in your community.Email us at considerthis@npr.org.
Released:
May 7, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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