CSPAN Supreme Court Oral Argument On Louisiana Admitting Privileges Law For... July 13, 2024
The louisiana law at issue here, act 620, is identical to the texas law and was expressly modeled on it. After a trial, the District Court ruled act 620 unconstitutional, finding no material differences between this case and whole Womans Health. On burdens, it found that act 620 would leave louisiana with just one clinic and one doctor providing abortions. At the same time, it found that act 620 would do nothing for womens health. In reversing the District Courts decision, the fifth circuit committed two fundamental errors. First, it usurped the role of the District Court and disregarded nearl...