At Midnight, Supreme Court Rejects Plea to Review Texas Abortion Law
In a midnight ruling almost 24 hours after a draconian antiabortion law took effect in Texas, the conservative majority on the U.S. Supreme Court refused a request to stay the law.
Chief Justice John Roberts, a George W. Bush appointee, joined the court’s three liberals in dissenting decision that experts say functionally overturns Roe v. Wade.
The majority decision was unsigned and was not listed as a per curiam.
BREAKING: On a 5-4 vote, the Supreme Court denies relief to plaintiffs challenging Texas #SB8, allowing it to remain in effect for now. Chief Justice Roberts joins the Democratic appointees in dissent. pic.twitter.com/XilUVxeJ35
— Chris Geidner (@chrisgeidner) September 2, 2021
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