A federal judge on Monday blocked part of Texas’ new abortion law that requires doctors performing abortions to have admitting privileges at a nearby hospital in case emergency inpatient treatment is needed. Opponents have argued that in a state as large as Texas, some abortion clinics have no such thing as a “nearby hospital” (within 30 miles) and would therefore be prevented from providing abortions under the new law and possibly close.
Many women nationwide declared the ruling a victory for women.
Judge rules Texas abortion law is unconstitutional! Sure to be appealed but huge victory for women in the state. #StandWithWendy
— Shannon Ritchie (@shannon_ritchie) October 28, 2013
Today women's health…tomorrow voting rights! That's how we do it in TX…yeah slow but we'll get er done??#TurnTexasBlue #StandWithWendy
— Jo Mo (@JolandaMosley) October 28, 2013
Judge says parts of #Txlege law to eliminate abortion access unconstitutional http://t.co/turiVn8QnS #standwithwendy #p2 #standwithtxwomen
— Ashley Wheeland (@amwheeland) October 28, 2013
https://twitter.com/maurygarcia92/status/394906219237752832
Texas assault on women halted by courts! Strict abortion laws will not take effect as scheduled http://t.co/fY3Yvr8Ft5
— Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) October 28, 2013
Another part of the law that requires abortion clinics to meet the same safety standards as those of ambulatory surgical centers stands, as does the limit on abortions in most cases 20 weeks after conception.
Texas abortion limits are unconstitutional, a federal judge says: http://t.co/IqY5Qfbn4I
— POLITICO (@politico) October 28, 2013
NOT what the court said. RT @politico Texas abortion limits are unconstitutional, a federal judge says: http://t.co/MnpgLwKHnb
— Matthew DesOrmeaux ⚜ (@authoridad) October 28, 2013
@politico Before you throw a party. The 20 week restriction still applies.
— Mark Baldwin (@SenorBaldwin) October 28, 2013
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The requirement to have admitting privileges was due to take effect tomorrow, when the 20-week limit takes effect.
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