Democrats vow to fight the legislation in court.
The Texas legislature passed one of the most restrictive abortion bills in the country Saturday. The bill bans most abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy.
Texas Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst strikes the gavel after the Senate passed legislation restricting abortion rights in Austin, Texas, Saturday.
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Democrats promised they would fight the bill with legal action.
Texas state Democratic Senator Wendy Davis votes against a motion to table an amendment to Senate Bill 1 (SB1) as the state Senate meets to consider legislation restricting abortion rights.
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There were more than 2,000 demonstrators at the capitol building opposed to the bill.
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Including six who were removed by state troopers for attempting to disrupt the legislature's debate.
An abortion rights activist is handcuffed after being removed from the Senate gallery after disrupting the Senate's special session.
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