The Supreme Court's Decision on Abortion in Texas Is a Powerful Signal That Abortion Rights Are in Danger

The court admitted, with significant understatement, that there are serious questions regarding the constitutionality of the texas law. Stephen bryer warned of imminent and serious harm as clinics immediately stopped providing abortions. Most women in a fort worth clinic on september first, 50 of 55 women seeking care were turned away. Even chief justice john roberts, a conservative who was no fan of abortion, but saw this law asedent, said it was worthy of at least preliminary judicial consideration. The most bracing descent came from sonia sotamaor, who said the majority had dopted to bury their heads in the sand in blessing.