Texas Allowed to Halt Abortions to Conserve Masks, Gloves
- Appeals court says rights can be restricted amid health crisis
- Legal battles continue over similar measures in red states
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Texas struck a blow against abortion rights when a federal appeals court ruled the state can ban most procedures as long as the governor’s emergency health decree to save medical supplies for fighting the pandemic is in effect.
A three-judge panel in New Orleans said in a 2-1 ruling Tuesday that some women’s constitutional right to abortion can be temporarily set aside during a national health emergency.