JUDGMENT DAY

Landmark SCOTUS Abortion Ruling Coming Today

In Texas clinic-regulations case.

The constitutionality of a Texas law that could have ripple effects that shutter abortion clinics nationwide is expected to be decided by the Supreme Court this morning, along with two other cases. Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt is a challenge to two parts of a Texas law meant to regulate the procedures. Republican lawmakers argued the measures were meant to protect women, but advocates contend the laws are medically unnecessary and limit access to abortions. The High Court is also expected to rule on former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell’s legal challenge to his public-corruption conviction and a state law that tries to keep firearms away from those convicted of domestic abuse.