Supreme Court Strikes Down Louisiana Abortion Law

Supreme Court Strikes Down Louisiana Abortion Law

vor 5 Jahren
In a 5-4 vote, the Supreme Court struck down a Louisiana abortion law Monday, effectively saving the right to choose in the state. The law, which was enacted in 2014, required doctors to have active admitting privileges at a hospital near the facility ...
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vor 5 Jahren
In a 5-4 vote, the Supreme Court struck down a Louisiana abortion
law Monday, effectively saving the right to choose in the state.
The law, which was enacted in 2014, required doctors to have active
admitting privileges at a hospital near the facility where they
provide abortions. Chief Justice John Roberts voted with the
four-member liberal wing, opposing the votes of both
Trump-appointed justices. We'll discuss the details of the case and
explore what this ruling means for the future of abortion laws
across the country.
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