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muriel_volestrangler

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23. Since the defendants can't recoup their lawyers' costs, it hardly matters

Reply to nolabear (Original post)

Thu Sep 2, 2021, 08:27 AM

Sep 2021

The idea is to make it so potentially expensive to even think about providing an abortion that no-one will try, until the law is finally struck down. Some rich motherfucker will bankroll the litigation fees for anti-choice charities or individuals who bring any court cases, and may well use cheap, careless lawyers, because the idea is to make the organisations pay any way they can, rather than to win lots of cases.

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So how does this work? Who determines the difference between 5 and 6 weeks? [View all] nolabear Sep 2021 OP

The Witchfinder General decides. Scrivener7 Sep 2021 #1

Personally I think they are planning on selective enforcement against the people they don't like Walleye Sep 2021 #2

That is a given with every GOP and every law. KentuckyWoman Sep 2021 #16

My understanding is it's 'heartbeat detection' ... Hugh_Lebowski Sep 2021 #3

Yes but d_r Sep 2021 #8

The question of who would be providing this information in such a case is indeed interesting (nt) Hugh_Lebowski Sep 2021 #10

Thanks. My understanding too. I can see a case against a doc Hoyt Sep 2021 #9

Just wait - women will probably have to sign at the pharmacy for tampons... 3catwoman3 Sep 2021 #4

perhaps they should start a PFA group like periods for pence! orleans Sep 2021 #17

Communist China did that when they had the one child rule. Neighbors reporting on menstrual cycles Walleye Sep 2021 #18

Good question. underpants Sep 2021 #5

That's why the $10,000 bounty. Mr.Bill Sep 2021 #6

It's six weeks since the 1st day of your last menstrual period. Crunchy Frog Sep 2021 #7

My understanding is that it's heartbeat detection, which can be as few as 6 weeks after conception Hugh_Lebowski Sep 2021 #11

It happens between 6 and 7 weeks. Crunchy Frog Sep 2021 #14

And who is going to know what day that was except the patient herself? milestogo Sep 2021 #27

They also do an ultrasound in Texas prior to an abortion. Crunchy Frog Sep 2021 #28

Use the law against the instigators. LiberalFighter Sep 2021 #12

The government makes that call. JenniferJuniper Sep 2021 #13

I've read several articles that say "about" 6 weeks stillcool Sep 2021 #15

But by whom? An abortion provider? "Why no, no heartbeat." A monitor? nolabear Sep 2021 #19

Multiple visits requiring ultrasound. Ilsa Sep 2021 #20

"DETERMINATION OF PRESENCE OF FETAL HEARTBEAT" sl8 Sep 2021 #21

That wasn't the question. What prevents cheating that? nolabear Sep 2021 #22

Since the defendants can't recoup their lawyers' costs, it hardly matters muriel_volestrangler Sep 2021 #23

I wonder CrackityJones75 Sep 2021 #24

No, I think you're reflecting what many are thinking. nolabear Sep 2021 #26

I'm sure there will be a 'laying on of hands' peggysue2 Sep 2021 #25