Supreme Court strikes down Texas abortion clinic rules
The Supreme Court in a 5-3 decision blocks Texas 2013 admitting privileges and hospital like outpatient surgery standards for abortion providers. Justices agree the rules were medically unnecessary and an undue burden, reducing clinics and hindering access nationwide. Justice Breyer leads the majority with Kennedy Ginsburg Sotomayor and Kagan joining. Roberts Alito Thomas dissent. The ruling cites Roe v Wade and Planned Parenthood v Casey while noting state efforts to restrict abortion continue in several states. The decision is hailed by abortion rights advocates and criticized by opponents as advancing state health protections.
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Timeline of HB2 abortion restriction and Supreme Court ruling
A concise timeline traces Texas HB2 from Perry's 2013 aim to ban abortion at any stage, through Wendy Davis’s filibuster, passage and signings, clinic closures, and a 2016 Supreme Court 5 3 decision striking down the law for restricting a woman's right.
Clinton weighs VP pick to protect Senate gains
Hillary Clinton weighs vice presidential options while stressing risk to Democratic chances to retake the Senate. Democrats worry a choice could jeopardize four Senate seats needful for majority, especially in Ohio and New Jersey, with Warren viewed as a potential safe alternative.
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