Whole Woman's Health v. Hellerstedt Oral Argument
The court on June 27, 2016, in a 5-3 vote struck down the law, ruling that the law is an unconstitutional “undue burden” on women seeking an abortion.
The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral argument in Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt, docket number 15-274, a case challenging the constitution… read more
The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral argument in Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt, docket number 15-274, a case challenging the constitutionality of a Texas law that imposed new rules for abortion clinics and doctors. The rules forced clinics to close, thereby narrowing access to abortion services.
The court on June 27, 2016, in a 5-3 vote struck down the law, ruling that the law is an unconstitutional “undue burden” on women seeking an abortion. close
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- Samuel A. Alito Jr. Associate Justice U.S. Supreme Court
- Stephen G. Breyer Associate Justice U.S. Supreme Court
- Ruth Bader Ginsburg Associate Justice U.S. Supreme Court
- Elena Kagan Associate Justice U.S. Supreme Court
- Anthony M. Kennedy Associate Justice U.S. Supreme Court
- John G. Roberts Jr. Chief Justice U.S. Supreme Court
- Sonia Sotomayor Associate Justice U.S. Supreme Court
- Clarence Thomas Associate Justice U.S. Supreme Court
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