Supreme Court Holds Hearing on Texas Law Saving Tens of Thousands of Babies From Abortion

The Supreme Court today held oral arguments in the potential landmark case Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt that concerns a Texas pro-life law. the law is arguably responsible for saving the lives of tens of thousands of unborn babies by closing abortion clinics that are unable to protect women’s health. The laws protects women’s health and welfare by requiring abortion clinics to meet the kinds of medical and safety standards that legitimate medical centers meet.

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Abortion advocates challenged the law and those facility regulations and hospital admitting requirements, arguing that these clinics should not be held to the same health standards as other outpatient ambulatory facilities. Texas Solicitor General Scott Keller argued the case before the court and he was immediately met with skepticism from the pro-abortion members of the high court. More...

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