Roberts Joins Court’s Liberals in Striking Down Louisiana Abortion Law
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(Worthy News) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday struck down a Louisiana law requiring abortionists to hold active admitting privileges at a hospital within 30 miles of where the abortion is performed.
Chief Justice John Roberts joined with the court’s four liberals, who said the Louisiana law unconstitutionally “burdens women” seeking abortion.
In doing so, Roberts pointed to precedent — a Supreme Court ruling four years ago, Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt, which invalidated a nearly identical Texas law. [ Source: CNS News (Read More…) ]
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