Restrictive Texas abortion law struck down by U.S. Supreme Court

The U.S. Supreme Court struck down June 27 two portions of a Texas law, House Bill 2, that imposed restrictions on abortion providers. The 5-3 vote in Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt, with Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Justices Samuel A. Alito, Jr. and Clarence Thomas dissenting, prevented numerous abortion centers from closing within the state as a result of the statute’s requirement that the clinics comply to a higher standard of care. “Today’s ruling is a victory for women throughout Texas,” State Rep. Donna Howard, D-Austin, said in an exclusive to Community Impact Newspaper. “It was clear from the […]

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Source: Community Impact- Round Rock