For Release: 6/27/16

NARAL Pro-Choice Texas Statement on SCOTUS Ruling Striking

Down Clinic Shutdown Law
TexasOn Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a historic ruling
striking down provisions of a Texas law that would have forced all but 9
abortion clinics in the state to close. The Supreme Court ruled in favor of
Texas clinics in Whole Womans Health v. Hellerstedt.
Heather Busby, executive director of NARAL Pro-Choice Texas, made
the following statement in response to the Supreme Court ruling:
Todays Supreme Court ruling is a victory for Texans health and safety.
This decision means that the remaining abortion clinics in Texas wont have
to close their doors and paves the way for other clinics to open to meet the
needs of underserved communities across the state.
This landmark decision continues the powerful momentum for reproductive
rights and against political interference in our right to safe, legal abortion.
The fight to protect abortion access does not end todaythis is just the first
step in dismantling laws that make it harder for people to access the health
care they need.
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Contact: Zoey Lichtenheld, NARAL Pro-Choice Texas,
zoey@prochoicetexas.org, (512) 659-8650