Texas’ Abortion Law Opens New Front in Legal Culture War (1)

The unusual steps Texas took to protect its new abortion restrictions from being blocked right out of the gate mark a new legal front in culture wars and could serve as a roadmap for states considering similar laws.

In enacting its ban on abortion after six weeks of pregnancy, Texas left it to private parties to enforce the new law. That provision makes it difficult if not impossible to get a court to review the lawfulness of the restrictions before they’re enforced, law scholars say.

It’s a maneuver that has already piqued the interest of other states. Nebraska Gov. Pete ...