The Texas Supreme Court (SCOTX) has upheld the state's stringent abortion ban, sparking widespread condemnation from Democratic lawmakers and reproductive rights advocates. The decision has been criticized for endangering women's health and lives, particularly in a state with a high maternal mortality rate. Prominent figures, including Rep. Sylvia Garcia and Sen. Patty Murray, have voiced strong opposition, emphasizing the need to protect reproductive rights and healthcare access. Democrats are mobilizing to counteract these draconian laws, with calls for legislative action to restore abortion rights, safeguard access to contraception, and fertility services. The ruling has intensified the political battle over reproductive rights in the United States, with references to the undoing of Roe v Wade and concerns about the Comstock Act.
While Republicans push toward a total ban on abortion across the entire nation, Democrats are united under @POTUS to restore the freedom and ability of women to make decisions about their own bodies and futures. The contrast couldn't be clearer.
Watch 📺 to learn about my new legislation to stand up for a women’s right to choose — including protecting access to Mifepristone. Far-right extremists are focused on resurrecting a ‘zombie law,’ the Comstock Act, which dates back to 1873, to ban the abortion pill mifepristone. https://t.co/2tjrxKmwNA
Texas extremists are stopping women from getting critical abortion care, risking their health and lives. This is Trump’s cruel vision for America. Thank you to the brave women who shared their stories and pain. Democrats see you and are fighting for your reproductive freedom. https://t.co/riHeBzvWYx