Texas Proposal Would Allow Death Penalty for Having or Performing Abortions

Texas Proposal Would Allow Death Penalty for Having or Performing Abortions
An ultrasound machine sits next to an exam table in an examination room at Whole Woman's Health of South Bend in South Bend, Ind., on June 19, 2019. Scott Olson/Getty Images
Zachary Stieber
Zachary Stieber
Senior Reporter
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A lawmaker in Texas has introduced a proposal that would enable prosecutors in the state to seek the death penalty for women who have abortions.

HB 3326 would abolish abortion in Texas, state Rep. Bryan Slaton, a Republican, wrote in a social media statement.
Zachary Stieber
Zachary Stieber
Senior Reporter
Zachary Stieber is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times based in Maryland. He covers U.S. and world news. Contact Zachary at [email protected]
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