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November 20, 2013

Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to Texas Abortion Ban 
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The Supreme Court has declined to block implementation of the Texas
abortion law that has forced the closure of a dozen clinics. The law
requires abortion providers to obtain onerous hospital admitting
privileges within 30 miles. The measure is just one piece of the law
that sparked a people’s filibuster and a marathon stand by Texas State
Senator Wendy Davis over the summer. The law also imposes rigid
restrictions on pill-induced abortions and a 20-week ban. In a 5-to-4
decision, justices declined to overturn an appeals court ruling that
allowed it to take effect this month. In a bid to support the remaining
Texas abortion clinics struggling to meet the new requirements, a group
of female New York comedians held an online telethon Monday dubbed
"Clear Eyes, Full Hearts, Can Choose." The event raised $50,000.

 

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