Saturday, November 09, 2013

Court lets most new Texas abortion limits take effect immediately

A panel of judges on the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans said the law requiring doctors to have admitting privileges at a nearby hospital can take effect while a lawsuit challenging the restrictions moves forward. The panel issued the ruling three days after District Judge Lee Yeakel said the provision serves no medical purpose and issued an injunction against it.

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http://www.dallasnews.com/news/local-news/20131031-court-order-to-let-texas-enforce-new-abortion-restrictions.ece?nclick_check=1