Critics say the vague language used in Texas' abortion law places providers in legal jeopardy and patients at risk.
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Critics say the vague language used in Texas' abortion law places providers in legal jeopardy and patients at risk.
Mandatory Credit: Montinique Monroe/Getty Images

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Texas abortion law’s wording is causing dangerous confusion over emergency medical exceptions, critics say

Emergency medical exceptions to the Texas abortion ban are extremely rare, and experts say the law leaves medical providers with their hands tied and puts patients at risk.