A Former Texas Statute Made It a Crime to "Procure

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Essay

A former Texas statute made it a crime to "procure an abortion" except upon medical advice of a physician that indicated such a procedure was necessary for saving the mother's life. The case was argued on the basis of substantive due process. What is substantive due process? How is it applied here? Give other examples of statutes involving issues of substantive due process.

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Definitions:

Arbitration

A dispute resolution process where an impartial third party makes a decision to resolve a conflict, often used as an alternative to litigation.

External Environmental Condition

External factors outside an organization that can impact its performance, including economic, social, and regulatory conditions.

Union Steward

An elected representative of workers in a unionized environment who acts as an intermediary between the workforce and management.

Grievance Procedure

A formalized process that employees can use to voice and resolve workplace disputes, concerns, or complaints, often involving several steps including mediation and arbitration.