"I am a supporter of the Constitution, and I am opposed to the law," Stilley said. Under the Texas law, clinics that are found, in private state court enforcement actions, to be in violation of the ban are on the hook for at least $10,000 in damages. These two lawsuits may face procedural hurdles because they have been filed by individuals who do not support the law. Stilley told CNN he was suing Braid because wanted a "judge to make a ruling on" the law. "I think the doctor has guts and he has principle and I decided that I would be the one to get some clarity on this law," Stilley said.

Source: CNN September 20, 2021 21:37 UTC