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Popular Enforcement Of Controversial Legislation, Randy Beck
Popular Enforcement Of Controversial Legislation, Randy Beck
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Texas opted for popular enforcement of Senate Bill 8 (S.B. 8), prohibiting abortion once a fetal heartbeat can be detected. In an effort to prevent pre-enforcement judicial review, the legislature precluded enforcement of the statute by government officials. Instead, any member of the public may sue for statutory damages of at least $10,000 from any person who (1) performs an abortion violating the statute, (2) knowingly aids or abets such an abortion, or (3) “intends” to perform or aid and abet such an abortion.
The cause of action authorized by S.B. 8 is a “popular action,” a once common method …