Planned Parenthood is reportedly trying another way to stop the new Texas heartbeat law, but even with a pro-abortion Democrat judge issuing a restraining order requested by the abortion provider, the pro-life law is still in full effect.
Life News reports:
Judge Maya Guerra Gamble’s (D) ruling does not invalidate the new pro-life law but rather halts Texas Right to Life and its associates from suing abortion practitioners and workers at Planned Parenthood abortion centers under the heartbeat law. Judge Gamble’s temporary restraining order is due to expire in two weeks, but her Friday order also announced a September 13 hearing on the ability of Texas Right to Life to enforce the law.
Kimberlyn Schwartz, Director of Media and Communication for Texas Right to Life, explained to LifeNews.com what happened and how the judge’s order does not stop the Texas abortion ban from saving babies.
“A Travis County judge issued a temporary restraining order requested by Planned Parenthood affiliates against Texas Right to Life, our Legislative Director John Seago, and 100 unnamed individuals,” Schwartz explained.
She continued: “Many media outlets falsely claim that the order blocks all citizens from enforcing the Texas Heartbeat Act. In truth, the order only applies to the defendants (Texas Right to Life, John Seago, and the anonymous individuals) and the Planned Parenthood plaintiffs. Other citizens are legally authorized to sue the Planned Parenthood plaintiffs, and Texas Right to Life is legally authorized to sue other abortionists who violate the law. This does not stop the Texas Heartbeat Act.”
“Planned Parenthood can sue us, but they can’t sue every Texan. As long as they commit abortions, they are liable under the life-saving Texas Heartbeat Act,” according to Schwartz.
Thank you, Texas for protecting our most defenseless unborn citizens.