Texas Supreme Court rules against pregnant woman seeking abortion as she leaves state for procedure - Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

60% : The state argues the law is adequate.
53% : Notably, in its opinion, the court called on the Texas Medical Board to provide further guidance on the law.
52% : "Each of the three branches of government has a distinct role, and while the judiciary cannot compel executive branch entities to do their part, it is obvious that the legal process works more smoothly when they do.
42% : State says doctor's opinion 'is not enough'As his office has done in the broader case on this issue before the state Supreme Court, Paxton's attorneys also argued "a fatal fetal condition does not meet the medical exception," adding the exception applies only to the mother's condition.
38% : "Critics argue the statute is too vague and has a chilling effect on doctors who fear criminal prosecution.
35% : Paxton argued Cox has not established her symptoms as to meet the "life-threatening" criteria in the law.
34% : Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton quickly threatened criminal prosecution against doctors or hospitals who help facilitate the abortion, saying they could still face charges after the 14-day temporary restraining order expires.

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