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Bill96th CongressFiled Dec 15, 1979Law
S. 2138

A bill to limit the jurisdiction of certain courts of the United States in matters relating to abortion.

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Dec 15, 1979)

Prohibits any Federal court (excluding the Supreme Court) from issuing injunctive relief in any case arising out of Federal, State, or local law that prohibits, limits, or regulates abortion or the provision of public assistance for the performance of abortions.

What just happenedDec 15, 1979

Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT](R-UT)Sponsor
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  1. Dec 15, 1979IntroReferral

    Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  2. Dec 15, 1979IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

A bill to limit the jurisdiction of certain courts of the United States in matters relatin… — Informed