Texas Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to Abortion Laws
Court Upholds Strict Restrictions in Major Setback for Abortion Rights
20 Women's Challenge Denied, Leaving Texas with One of the Most Restrictive Abortion Laws in the Nation
AUSTIN, Texas — In a major setback for abortion rights, the Texas Supreme Court on Friday rejected a challenge to one of the state's most restrictive abortion laws. The court ruled against 20 women who argued that the law is unconstitutional because it effectively bans abortion after six weeks of pregnancy, before many women even know they are pregnant.
The decision is a significant victory for anti-abortion advocates and a major blow to abortion rights supporters. Texas now has one of the most restrictive abortion laws in the nation, and it is expected to lead to a sharp decline in the number of abortions performed in the state.
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