Supreme Court overturns Texas abortion restrictions
By a 5-3 vote, the Supreme Court ruled that Texas has gone too far in limited access to abortions.
Click here for reuse options!The Texas case has been seen as a crucial test of a state’s power to regulate the practice of abortion. Though states have the authority to regulate doctors and hospitals to protect the health of patients, the Supreme Court has said states may not put an “undue burden” on pregnant women who seek an abortion. This includes “unnecessary health regulations,” the court said in 1992.
At issue in the case were two stringent regulations adopted by the Texas Legislature in 2013. One required doctors who perform an abortion to have admitting privileges at a hospital within 30 miles. The state’s lawyers said the rule ensures that doctors are “qualified,” and that it “promotes continuity of care” if an emergency arises. Abortion-rights advocates said hospitals often refuse to extend privileges to these doctors because of the controversy over abortion and because very few of their patients will be admitted to a hospital.
The other disputed rule would require all abortions, even those within the first weeks of a pregnancy, be performed in a facility meeting the standards of an outpatient surgical center. The state said this would help ensure “a sterile operating environment” for surgery, but clinic directors say the extra space and equipment is costly and unneeded
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arc99 June 27th, 2016 at 10:21
Let this be a teachable moment for any Bernie supporters who have decided to either stay home in November or file a protest vote for Jill Stein.
We have Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, thanks to President Bill Clinton. If you want another Justice Ginsburg on the court, do all you can so that we have another President Clinton in the White House.
Pouting at home or making a protest vote simply paves the way for President Trump to give us another Thomas or Scalia.
MIliberal June 27th, 2016 at 10:28
Excellent point. That goes for all the other progressive goals we want too: Ending Citizens United, getting Universal Health Insurance, moving forward on global climate change, continue protecting women’s rights, passing an immigrant law that makes sense and providing the 1st two years of college free to name a few. We have a chance to lay the groundwork for a truly progressive government if we don’t blow it.
PattyJM June 27th, 2016 at 12:48
If forced to give one reason to vote Democrat it would be the Supreme Court.
Ginsberg and Kennedy are in their 80s and Bryer is not far behind. The next president will have to select at least one (for Scalia) and possibly four of the nine. Whoever he or she selects is going to be on the bench for a long time.
Think how a Trump-stuffed court will vote on business and personal freedom issues.
Warman1138 June 28th, 2016 at 01:25
As well as anything that might make Trump a buck, no matter what it is.
eyelashviper June 27th, 2016 at 10:49
Absolutely, I honestly get annoyed (ahem, to say the least) at those who wail about their “principles”, and condemn Hillary as some kind of demonspawn, thusly enabling a Trump Presidency and putting the lives of countless thousands, maybe even millions, at risk.
Time to grow up folks, and see the hard light of day, and figure out a realistic way to dig out of this giant hole.
whatthe46 June 27th, 2016 at 10:33
Good going!!!!!
anothertoothpick June 27th, 2016 at 10:33
These side show, anti abortion, right wing hate laws are obvious in there intention to by pass the constitution.
eyelashviper June 27th, 2016 at 10:45
Yes, yes, yes, doing my happy dance and giving a yuuuuugeee finger to Texas.
A SCOTUS with integrity, intelligence, and a respect for law is what is needed, and can only be brought about by electing Dems all across the land. The Oval Office and Congress can make monumental changes to the downward slide toward oligarchy.
Vote like your life depends upon it, which it does, along with the lives of our children, grandchildren, and people all over the planet.
Haruko Haruhara June 27th, 2016 at 20:21
Thanks for the tip about this Websiute, ELV.
oldfart June 27th, 2016 at 10:58
There’s hope for this country yet.
Mensa Member June 27th, 2016 at 11:03
If I remember correctly, this would have reduced abortion clinics in Texas from 21 to 10.
If Texas had only 10 gun stores, would Texans feel that their Second Amendment rights were protected?
Dwendt44 June 27th, 2016 at 14:19
Given the travel distance/time, it is particularly bad in Texas.
IF only all the Democrats, Liberals, and progressives would register and VOTE, we wouldn’t have these problems.
Mike June 27th, 2016 at 19:47
Texas really needs to work on getting people registered and out to vote
Dwendt44 June 28th, 2016 at 12:09
Texas, like most Republican run states, has no interest in having everyone vote. They toe the party line that low voter turn out is good for them.
Mike June 28th, 2016 at 12:40
If the dems in Texas were more organized it would be a blue state…the numbers are there…I seem to remember something about 38% of minorities not even being registered to vote…That’s the kinda thing I’m talking about
Ron Theison June 27th, 2016 at 11:36
Now, the next time some state seeks to restrict firearms ownership by excessive waiting periods, ammo bans, or any other laws that only seek to deny or limit gun owning rights Justices Kagen, Sotomayor, and their cohorts on the court should rule the same way, right my liberal friends?
whatthe46 June 27th, 2016 at 11:44
You jackass!
Ron Theison June 27th, 2016 at 11:52
Dickbrain! See, I can use those kind of words too.
whatthe46 June 27th, 2016 at 12:08
Waa waa. Crybaby. You shouldn’t say stupid crap.
Bunya June 27th, 2016 at 13:33
Yeah, because everyone needs a killing device in their house. Because you never know when your 6-year old son will want to kill his 2-year old brother.
StoneyCurtisll June 27th, 2016 at 15:14
False equivalence alert…
Mike June 27th, 2016 at 19:44
Scalia said all that’s allowed…you might want to read the Heller decision someday
Bunya June 27th, 2016 at 13:36
Another victory for women and their rights!
amersham1046 June 27th, 2016 at 20:00
Another attempt to drag Texas into the 21st century
Haruko Haruhara June 27th, 2016 at 20:21
Like Sand People, the right-wingers will soon be back, and with more creative ideas of how to control womens’ uteruses.
We have to stay forever vigilant against these people.
oldfart June 28th, 2016 at 09:44
Dont fret too much,
Either their (personal) lord and savior is coming soon and take them all out of here
or by 2040 ish, White folks will no longer be the majority here.
Which ever comes first.
Gina Bousquet June 27th, 2016 at 21:16
Sweet victory! Celebrations are in order. :)
The Original Just Me June 27th, 2016 at 22:20
Where are We going to celebrate ? :+)
Gina Bousquet June 27th, 2016 at 22:32
You choose it! :)
The Original Just Me June 28th, 2016 at 00:37
It would have to be someplace Romantic or Cheap, Or Both.:+).
Gina Bousquet June 28th, 2016 at 12:50
Romantic things can’t be called cheap my friend :) A beautiful Park and a good bottle of wine are not costly (mainly when virtual). :)
The Original Just Me June 28th, 2016 at 13:00
When a guy is with a Pretty woman, Everything Is Beautiful. The setting helps but it is not the Important factor. Awe, someday life will be Good again. :+)
Gina Bousquet June 28th, 2016 at 13:10
:)
oldfart June 28th, 2016 at 09:37
Beberei a isso!!!! ;)
Gina Bousquet June 28th, 2016 at 12:45
Saúde meu amigo! :)
William June 27th, 2016 at 22:24
Just sayin’
whatthe46 June 28th, 2016 at 01:04
ok, STOLEN as well. great William.
Warman1138 June 28th, 2016 at 01:25
Hooray.