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federal2016
Additional Highlights:Due ProcessUndue BurdenAbortion
Whole Woman's Health v. Hellerstedt
United States Supreme Court
Key Holding
Texas abortion clinic regulations imposing admitting privilege and ambulatory surgical center requirements impose an undue burden on women seeking abortions.
Case Summary
Whole Woman's Health struck down Texas regulations requiring abortion providers to have hospital admitting privileges and for clinics to meet ambulatory surgical center standards, holding they imposed undue burdens on women's right to obtain previability abortions without sufficient health benefits.