Supreme court Eyes Abortion Law

March 4, 2016

The Comment

"There is no evidence of the actual capacity of these clinics", he said. The result has been horrors like those found in the Gosnell clinic, which for years harmed women and killed children born alive. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Rep. Marc Veasey (D-Texas) and Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) - spoke to a crowd of protesters who gathered to oppose the law. It is about the promise contained in our Constitution that the Supreme Court will protect our inalienable rights when the political branches seek to interfere.

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"The Supreme Court must reaffirm that right in this case by striking down laws specifically created to interfere with access to reproductive health care". How could Texas argue that the HB 2 provisions are essential to women's health, while also arguing that Texas women aren't burdened by HB 2 because they can access abortions in New Mexico, where clinics aren't subject to HB 2-like provisions?

Issues:Protect ACA/ Reproductive RightsHuman RightsWomen's Rights