"Federal Judges Overturn Key Provision of Texas Abortion Law: A Major Victory for Reproductive Rights" In a significant ruling, a federal appeals court has struck down a key provision of Texas's restrictive abortion law, dealing a major blow to the state's efforts to severely limit access to reproductive healthcare. The law, which was enacted in 2021, banned abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, with no exceptions for rape or incest. The ruling, which was handed down by a three-judge panel of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, is seen as a major victory for reproductive rights advocates, who have been fighting against the law's draconian provisions. The decision is likely to have far-reaching implications for the future of abortion access in Texas and beyond.