The bill, entitled the "Homeland Security Respect for Life Act," would stipulate the department cannot pay for abortions, save a few exceptions, nor could it compel department personnel to help perform "or in any way facilitate" the procedure......
"Basically we're saying if someone were to be detained, and were pregnant while being detained, asked for an abortion, we're asking that taxpayers dollars not be used to fund an abortion," Patrick said. "The loophole currently allows for that, and we're acting to close the loophole."
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