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Ken Paxton's Senate bid raises stakes for abortion restrictions
Original: NEW: In Texas, Ken Paxton successfully defended a near-total abortion ban before Roe v. Wade was struck down, and he blo
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who defended the state's near-total abortion ban before Roe v. Wade was overturned and blocked federal guidance on emergency abortion care, is now running for US Senate. Reporting notes his allies view a victory as a chance to further restrict abortion access, making his campaign a focal point in the national fight over reproductive rights.
Why now: Paxton's Senate run could shift abortion policy nationally, drawing attention from both supporters and opponents.
Ken PaxtonTexasRoe v. WadeUS SenateProPublica
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- NEW: In Texas, Ken Paxton successfully defended a near-total abortion ban before Roe v. Wade was struck down, and he blocked federal guidance for emergency abortion care. His allies see an opening to further restrict abortion if his Senate bid is successful. https://www.… · ProPublica@newsie.social · 46
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