Christine Jordan SextonSeptember 10, 2021
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Simpson’s decision to remove Book may help him move an abortion bill thorugh the Senate.
Tag: Texas law
Christine Jordan SextonSeptember 10, 2021
Associated PressSeptember 4, 2021
9min1033
Even some conservatives have questioned Texas’ approach.
Jim RosicaJune 27, 2016
4min318
State Sen. Kelli Stargel, the sponsor of this year’s abortion legislation, said in a statement a “clear double standard … permeates the pro-abortion movement.” The Lakeland Republican responded to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision Monday in Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt. It struck down a Texas abortion-restriction law because it “unduly burden(s)” women’s reproductive rights. The Texas law […]
Jim RosicaJune 27, 2016
5min222
Planned Parenthood of Florida called Monday’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling on abortion “a landmark decision.” The decision in Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt “sends a strong message that laws that restrict access to abortion under the guise of protecting women are unconstitutional,” said Lillian Tamayo, president and CEO of Planned Parenthood of South, East and North Florida. “Here in Florida, […]
Scott PowersJune 27, 2016
6min249
Dueling responses on the U.S. Supreme Court’s latest abortion law ruling, from Republican U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, his Democratic challengers U.S. Reps. Alan Grayson and Patrick Murphy others, show how divisive the issue remains between the major parities. In a 5-3 decision, the court tossed both parts of a Texas law that is similar to one approved […]