The new headline is: How the SCOTUS abortion decision will impact women’s health

In its landmark decision in Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court recognized a woman’s right to make her own decisions about her pregnancy, including the right to have an abortion. In the decades since, this right has been under constant attack. The most recent challenge comes in the form of a Texas law that would impose burdensome requirements on abortion providers, effectively shutting down most of the state’s clinics. The Court is currently considering whether to strike down the law, and its decision could have a major impact on women’s health across the country.

The Texas law in question, HB 2, was passed in 2013 and requires abortion providers to meet the same standards as ambulatory surgical centers. This includes things like having a certain number of parking spaces, wide hallways, and special ventilation systems. It also requires abortion providers to have admitting privileges at a nearby hospital. These requirements are not necessary to protect women’s health, and they would impose an undue burden on women seeking abortions. If the Court strikes down the law, it would be a victory for women’s health and reproductive rights.

If the Court upholds the law, it would be a major setback for reproductive rights. It would also have a significant impact on women’s health, as it would make it much harder for women to get abortions. This would especially be the case in rural areas, where there would be few, if any, providers left. The impact would not be limited to Texas, either. If the Court upholds the law, it would likely embolden other states to pass similar laws, further restricting women’s access to abortion.

The Supreme Court’s decision in this case could have a major impact on women’s health across the country. It is therefore crucial that the Court strike down the Texas law and reaffirm a woman’s right to make her own decisions about her pregnancy.