Texas Reacts Swiftly to Supreme Court Abortion Ruling

Reaction to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that struck down the restrictive Texas abortion law was swift here. "The decision erodes states' lawmaking authority to safeguard the health and safety of women, and subjects more innocent life to being lost," declared Texas Governor Greg Abbott. Attorney General Ken Paxton, who represented the state in the appeals process, said, "It is exceedingly unfortunate that the court has taken the ability to protect women's health...

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