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Cornyn Statement on Supreme Court Ruling in Texas HB 2 Case

Statement

Date: June 27, 2016
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Women Judicial Branch Reproduction

U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Whole Woman's Health v. Hellerstedt:

"Today's ruling sets a dangerous precedent for states like Texas, which the Constitution makes clear should be free to pass laws that are in the best interests of our citizens. Commonsense requirements that abortion clinics be held to the same standards as other medical facilities put the health of the patient first, and today's decision is a step back in protecting the well-being of mothers across our state."

Earlier this year, Sen. Cornyn led a broad Congressional coalition in filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in support of Texas HB 2. In total, 34 Senators and 140 Members of the House Representatives signed onto the brief.


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