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The Bizarre Texas Abortion Law
39:38 - 44:01 (04:22)
The Texas abortion law enables private citizens to sue abortion providers or those who aid in getting an abortion, effectively banning it without going through the court system directly. This overturns Roe v Wade, and the Supreme Court's decision to avoid taking any action on this new law has created controversy.
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The law being proposed doesn't outrightly ban abortion, it says that nobody is allowed to perform an abortion after a heartbeat is detected, which is usually six weeks.
39:38 - 41:52 (02:13)
Summary
The law being proposed doesn't outrightly ban abortion, it says that nobody is allowed to perform an abortion after a heartbeat is detected, which is usually six weeks. However, a heartbeat can be detected as early as six weeks, even before people know they're pregnant, which makes the law almost a complete ban on abortion.
ChapterThe Bizarre Texas Abortion Law
EpisodeE45: Theranos & VC fraud risks, China bans video games, Texas SB8, Apple app store, CA fires, Rogan
PodcastAll-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
A new law in Texas has granted private citizens the power to sue abortion providers and anyone who aids someone in obtaining an abortion, without needing to show any connection or residency in the state, thereby shifting the burden of enforcement from the government to private citizens.
41:52 - 43:27 (01:35)
Summary
A new law in Texas has granted private citizens the power to sue abortion providers and anyone who aids someone in obtaining an abortion, without needing to show any connection or residency in the state, thereby shifting the burden of enforcement from the government to private citizens.
ChapterThe Bizarre Texas Abortion Law
EpisodeE45: Theranos & VC fraud risks, China bans video games, Texas SB8, Apple app store, CA fires, Rogan
PodcastAll-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
A frivolous lawsuit against a crypto investor could set a dangerous legal precedent.
43:27 - 44:01 (00:34)
Summary
A frivolous lawsuit against a crypto investor could set a dangerous legal precedent. The investor is being sued, despite not having caused any injury, and if the plaintiff wins, it could cost millions in legal fees for other crypto ventures.