In Abortion Ruling, Supreme Court Reverses Texas Law That Would Close Clinics
By Here & NowIn Abortion Ruling, Supreme Court Reverses Texas Law That Would Close Clinics
By Here & NowThe Supreme Court ruled Monday on the three final cases of its term, including its first major abortion case in nine years. In a 5-3 decision, the court reversed parts of a Texas abortion ruling that would require all clinics to meet the standard for ambulatory surgical centers and also that doctors performing abortions have admitting privileges at a nearby hospital.
The reversal will allow about 30 clinics to remain open in the state. The court also ruled unanimously to vacate a corruption conviction of former Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell and, in the third case, the court ruled 6-2 to affirm a lower court’s prohibiting two men convicted of domestic abuse from owning a firearm.
Here & Now‘s Robin Young speaks with Dahlia Lithwick of Slate for more.
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Dahlia Lithwick, reporter for Slate. She tweets @Dahlialithwick.
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