Crime & Justice

Shocker: Supreme Court Preserves Abortion Rights, Strikes Down Louisiana Hospital Privileges Law

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In a 5-4 decision, Breyer wrote the law requiring abortion providers to have hospital admitting privileges “offers no significant health benefit.”

Emily Shugerman
Emily Shugerman 

Senior Reporter

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Emily Shugerman

Emily Shugerman

Senior Reporter

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