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Texas enacts laws restricting abortion pill access and legal actions

Texas lawmakers have approved a law allowing private citizens to sue abortion pill providers, making it the first of its kind in the US, as part of the state's broader efforts to restrict abortion access. The law permits lawsuits against manufacturers, doctors, and mailers of abortion-inducing drugs, with potential damages up to $100,000, and aims to enforce Texas's existing abortion bans. The legislation has faced criticism for encouraging vigilantism and targeting out-of-state providers, while supporters claim it protects women and fetuses. The law is expected to be signed by Governor Greg Abbott and will take effect in December, likely sparking legal challenges.