Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt (formerly Cole) is a case rooted in Texas but with national implications. Without intervention by the court, anti-choice lawmakers would have been able to do what they have wanted all along: to put in place harsh and medically unnecessary restrictions that will severely limit safe abortion care in our state, and open the door for states across the nation to follow suit.

The Supreme Court justices were loud and clear, you can not pass laws that do nothing for the health and safety of women. Since the historic decision on June 27th, 2016, Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt has been used to do away with similar anti-abortion laws in more than 10 states. Our decision has also inspired progressive lawmakers to introduce proactive legislation at the state level. The Whole Woman’s Health Act is currently making its way through different state legislatures.