A Texas state court has thrown out a lawsuit filed against an abortion provider who intentionally violated a state law prohibiting abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy.

Dr. Alan Braid was sued under a law known as Senate Bill 8, which allows private citizens to bring lawsuits against anyone who “aids or abets” in a prohibited abortion. A state court ruled from the bench Thursday that plaintiffs do not have standing to sue if they have not been directly impacted by the abortion services provided, according to the Center for Reproductive Rights, which is representing Braid.

Thursday’s ruling sets an important precedent but does not overturn the law, said Nancy Northup, the group’s president and chief executive, in a statement.

“This is a significant win against S.B. 8’s bounty-hunting scheme because the court rejected the notion that Texas can allow a person with no connection to an abortion to sue,” Northup said.

A Texas state court has thrown out a lawsuit filed against an abortion provider who intentionally violated a state law prohibiting abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy.

Dr. Alan Braid was sued under a law known as Senate Bill 8, which allows private citizens to bring lawsuits against anyone who “aids or abets” in a prohibited abortion. A state court ruled from the bench Thursday that plaintiffs do not have standing to sue if they have not been directly impacted by the abortion services provided, according to the Center for Reproductive Rights, which is representing Braid.

Thursday’s ruling sets an important precedent but does not overturn the law, said Nancy Northup, the group’s president and chief executive, in a statement.

“This is a significant win against S.B. 8’s bounty-hunting scheme because the court rejected the notion that Texas can allow a person with no connection to an abortion to sue,” Northup said.

NEW YORK (AP) — A federal appeals court panel said New York can continue enforcing a new state law banning guns from “sensitive” places like parks and theaters while the judges consider a legal challenge.

The temporary stay from the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday puts on hold most of a ruling last month from U.S. District Judge Glenn Suddaby, who found constitutional issues with multiple portions of the law related to carrying firearms in public places and to licensing requirements.

New York adopted the new gun law this summer after a Supreme Court ruling invalidated the state's system for granting permits to carry handguns outside the home. The law expanded who could get a handgun license, added new licensing requirements and created a long list of places where firearms would be banned.

Brent Peabody 🇺🇸🇺🇦
@brent_peabody

If you’re a Democrat facing a tough race in 2024, please let me shave your head

Mark Joseph Stern
@mjs_DC

The Republican sponsor of Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill has been indicted on charges of federal fraud for allegedly lying to obtain COVID relief loans.

Ana Ceballos
@anaceballos_

NEW: Florida state Rep. Joe Harding indicted on wire fraud, money laundering charges

Harding gained national attention this year after sponsoring Florida's "Parental Rights in Education" bill, which opponents called "Don't Say Gay."

https://tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2022/12/07/florida-state-rep-harding-indicted-wire-fraud-other-charges/… by
@romyellenbogen

Mark Joseph Stern
@mjs_DC

The Republican sponsor of Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill has been indicted on charges of federal fraud for allegedly lying to obtain COVID relief loans.

Ana Ceballos
@anaceballos_

NEW: Florida state Rep. Joe Harding indicted on wire fraud, money laundering charges

Harding gained national attention this year after sponsoring Florida's "Parental Rights in Education" bill, which opponents called "Don't Say Gay."

https://tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2022/12/07/florida-state-rep-harding-indicted-wire-fraud-other-charges/… by
@romyellenbogen

John P. Collins
@prof_jpc

No more committee deadlocks. Smooth sailing in 2023 for Dale Ho, Nancy Abudu, Rachel Bloomekatz, Julie Rikelman, and more. Just a hugely consequential turn.

Jacob Rubashkin
@JacobRubashkin

Here's an interesting tidbit:

If CCM, Kelly, and Warnock all hold on, it will be the first time in history that every single incumbent senator running for another term won their primary and their general election.

In 1914, none lost a general, but two lost renomination.