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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    The Supreme Court Considers Texas Abortion Access Case

    The Supreme Court heard oral arguments today in what’s being called the biggest abortion case in nearly a quarter century. The case, Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt, concerns requirements recently imposed by state lawmakers on abortion providers in Texas.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Mar 2, 2016 • 1 min read

    The Supreme Court heard oral arguments today in what’s being called the biggest abortion case in nearly a quarter century. The case, Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt, concerns requirements recently imposed by state lawmakers on abortion providers in Texas. The law being challenged requires that abortion providers have admitting privileges at nearby hospitals and meet the standards of ambulatory surgical centers. That could force most abortion clinics in Texas to shut down. Would that place an “undue burden” on women seeking abortion services, and therefore, violate their constitutional rights?

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    The full episode

    1 of 5
    High Court Hears Landmark Abortion Case; and Teen Girls and Social Media
    1. 0:29The Supreme Court Considers Texas Abortion Access CaseYou’re reading this
    2. 9:30What’s Next for Candidates After Super Tuesday?
    3. 19:12Shakeup at South Coast Air Quality Management District
    4. 27:02American Girls and their Obsession with Social Media
    5. 42:10L.A.’s Art Scene Expands with Two New Major Galleries
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