EU resident wondering how the US legislative process works. For example the recent Texas abortion law, in the hypothetical situation that the majority of Texans don’t agree with the new law, what recourse do they have? What would the possibilities for repealing this law look like?
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Vote out the people who made the laws, or rather let them know you wont vote for them when they run for reelection.
Federal law to override the local law; however, there is limited power to do this.
Courts finding the law unconstitutional.
Jury nullification: If a law is wildly unpopular, it will be difficult to find a jury that would convict (or in this case, find liable). Juries have the power to find someone not guilty/not liable even when the law and all of the evidence says they are.
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