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Abortion after six weeks of pregnancy. the doj's action sets up a major class between federal and states rights with roe v. wade hanging in the balance. >> it's been the law of the land that states cannot pass laws that unduly restrict the right and the ability of a woman to get an abortion. however, the state of texas did just that earlier this year when they passed a law known as sb-8. this law is really unusual. it essentially makes it impossible for women to get abortions in texas. it creates what some call a private bounty hunter system. private people who have nothing to do with what's g...

Unconstitutional impairs. among other things, sb 8 conflicts with federal law by prohibiting federal agencies from exercising their authorities and carrying out their responsibilities under federal laws relating to abortion services. it also subjects federal employees and nongovernmental partners to implement those laws to civil liability and penalties. among the federal agencies and programs whose operations the statute unconstitutional restricts are the labor department's job corps program, the defense department's tricare health program, the office of refugee resettlement, the bureau of pri...

Facts and this expresses our view. >> thank you. >> thank you all. >> martha: all right. the attorney general, merrick garland taking questions there and laying out the suit that the department of justice is bringing against texas for the bill known as sb-8 which limits abortion to -- prior to the period when a heartbeat is detected. let's bring in jonathan turley, constitutional attorney. he's been watching this along with us. great to have you to respond to this. essentially this bill means a woman can't exercise her constitutional right. we can't stand by for anything that undermines the co...

>> jason, it is important to understand the limits of law. will law play a role here? surely it will. it is clear that this law, sb-8 violates the constitution. it was drafted for the purpose of evading federal court review and having it being a adjudicat. it is some what susceptible to political pressure or at least mindful of those pressures. the law takes a long time. it is going to be a while before a challenge makes its way into the state's system. it does not matter because this law was drafted purposely to ensure that it would go into effect and it will cobble in texas. that's what's go...

Texas' restrictive new law effectively banning abortions after six weeks is sparking a national debate. while women in the state face critical questions about potential health choices. the supreme court's decisions is of blocking the law is shining light on the shadow docket process gaining traction within this majority conservative court. joining us is liz mclaughlin in austin and former u.s. attorney mcquaid. so, liz, this is so wide range, it is putting pressure on people like ride share companies and people who work for uber and lyft. tell us about it. >> that is right, geoff. sb-8 is wide...