September 4, 2021 | by Kristina D'Amico
From the Firm: National and International News Here is a roundup of the big news this week: :
Texas abortion law: US Supreme Court votes not to block ban
Mask tracker: State mask mandates are trickling back
By now, we're sure you've heard that the Supreme Court has upheld the law passed by the state of Texas. The "Heartbeat Act" bans terminations after detection of foetal heartbeat. The new law gives any individual the right to sue doctors who perform an abortion past the six-week point. What differentiates Texas's new law from other restrictions is that it authorizes a "private civil right of action", which will allow people to sue to enforce the law even if they themselves have not been harmed.
As schools reopen and the delta variant begins to become an increased concern, a few states across the country are reinstating their mask requirements. Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico have placed mask mandates for both vaccinated and unvaccinated people in place, along with seven other states. Six states currently have mask mandates for the unvaccinated.
President Biden and his administration, despite the news from the Supreme Court, has condemned the decision and said his administration would "protect and defend" the constitutional rights established under Roe v Wade and "upheld as a precedent for nearly half a century".
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The Biggest Story in Philly This Week
Officials in Philly region urge residents to report storm damage caused by Ida With water levels continuing to rise, the Schuylkill River crested at a record height on Thursday, and is expected to peak at 17.2 feet by 30th Street Station, according to the National Weather Service — the highest level in 152 years. After the unfortunately historic event, Philadelphia is asking that residents submit reports of flooding and damage to the Office of Emergency Management. From all of us at Bellevue, we hope that you and your families are safe from the effects of the storm.
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