Supreme Court Refuses To Block Texas Abortion Law For Second Time
The Supreme Court refused to block the Texas abortion law on Friday for a second time. However, the justices did agree to fast-track consideration of appeals from the Justice Department and Texas abortion providers. Arguments will begin on Nov. 1. On Dec. 1, the Court will hear a challenge to Mississippi’s restrictive abortion law, which bans abortions after 15 weeks. Nonetheless, the Court’s decision not to bar enforcement of the Texas abortion law seems to constitute a win for anti-abortion activists. The law makes abortion practically unavailable in the state. However, fast-tracking conside...