Nation Texas abortion ban still in effect after appeals court again sides with state; DOJ to appeal to Supreme Court October 14, 2021October 15, 2021Madlin Mekelburg, Austin American-StatesmanComments Off on Texas abortion ban still in effect after appeals court again sides with state; DOJ to appeal to Supreme Court The U.S. Department of Justice sued Texas over the abortion ban in September and could appeal Thursday's decision to the U.S. Supreme Court.