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Wendy Davis: And in fact, the plaintiff doesn't even have to live in the state of Texas. So they're going to forum shop, they're…

On the recordSeptember 1, 2021
And in fact, the plaintiff doesn't even have to live in the state of Texas. So they're going to forum shop, they're going to look for the friendliest courts that they can find.

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Wendy Davis discusses the implications of Texas abortion law allowing plaintiffs to choose any jurisdiction.

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