U.S. Supreme Court Favors Texas Law Protecting Women, Pre-Born Babies

The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed a Texas pro-life law to remain in effect as a challenge makes its way through the courts. The justices split 5-4.

Gov. Rick Perry signed H2 into law this summer.

The law requires abortionists to have admitting privileges at a hospital within 30 miles. It also prohibits abortions after 20 weeks, when preborn babies begin to feel pain, and requires abortionists to follow FDA rules when administering abortion-inducing drugs. Planned Parenthood filed suit in September.
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