Gov. Greg Abbott Says Texas Aims To ‘Eliminate All Rapists From The Streets' While Defending Abortion Law

CBS Dallas/Fort Worth

September 8, 2021

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday, Sept. 7, defended a new state law banning most abortions that also does not provide exceptions for cases of rape or incest, saying it does not force victims to give birth even though it prohibits abortions before some women know they’re pregnant.

Gov. Abbott added Texas would strive to “eliminate all rapists from the streets” while taking questions during his first news conference since the law took effect last week.

The comments drew new criticism from opponents of the Texas law that is the biggest curb on abortion in the U.S. since they were legalized a half-century ago, prohibiting abortions once medical professionals can detect cardiac activity, which is usually around six weeks.

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