The Texas Lawyer Who Created the Controversial Abortion Ban

Jonathan Mitchell, a former Texas solicitor general, is credited with devising the legal strategy behind the near-total abortion ban in Texas known as S.B. 8. He has become an expert at finding tiny openings in the law and leveraging them on behalf of his conservative clients and their causes. Mitchell has helped draft legislation "in a way that will make them not only effective, but also able to withstand a court challenge if one arises." He also represents individuals and government entities involved in litigation.