The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down a Texas law requiring abortion providers to have admitting privileges at a nearby hospital. Florida Alliance of Planned Parenthood Affiliates Executive Director Laura Goodhue says that could spell the end for similar legislation in Florida.
“It sends a strong message that these types of restrictions on abortion are unconstitutional,” Goodhue says.
Goodhue’s organization is already challenging Florida’s law in federal court, but the case is aimed at a number of other provisions. Oral arguments are scheduled for Wednesday, and the measure takes effect Friday unless the judge intervenes.
