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October 15, 2014

Texas Abortion Clinics to Remain Open After Supreme Court Overturns Anti-Choice Measures 
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The Supreme Court has overturned key anti-choice restrictions that have
gutted abortion access in Texas. A decision by a federal appeals court
this month allowed hospital-style building requirements to go into
effect, shuttering all but eight abortion facilities in a state that
previously had more than 40. Abortion providers reported a massive spike
in phone calls and wait times for abortion, as women in large parts of
the state were faced with long travel times to the nearest provider.
According to advocates, Tuesday's ruling means at least 13 clinics will
be able to reopen today. But the move is only temporary as the initial
federal court ruling is appealed. In a statement, the Center for
Reproductive Rights said: "This fight against Texas' sham abortion law
is not over."

 

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