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As the Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday for the most consequential abortion case in a generation, new criticism of state rules that shrink access to clinics came from the justice widely predicted to cast the swing vote.
In Texas, Associate Justice Anthony Kennedy pointed out, the number of medical abortions — the method used almost exclusively in early terminations — is falling faster than the surgical procedure, used for most later terminations.
“My reading indicated that medical abortions are up nationwide, but down significantly in Texas,” Kennedy said. “This may not be medically wise.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news...tice-kennedy-noticed-about-abortion-in-texas/
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It is good to see that, while he is opposed to abortion, he is keeping an open mind about the undue burden placed on women in Texas. Hopefully, that will reflect in his ruling.
In Texas, Associate Justice Anthony Kennedy pointed out, the number of medical abortions — the method used almost exclusively in early terminations — is falling faster than the surgical procedure, used for most later terminations.
“My reading indicated that medical abortions are up nationwide, but down significantly in Texas,” Kennedy said. “This may not be medically wise.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news...tice-kennedy-noticed-about-abortion-in-texas/
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It is good to see that, while he is opposed to abortion, he is keeping an open mind about the undue burden placed on women in Texas. Hopefully, that will reflect in his ruling.