Sweeping Texas abortion lawsuit has judge "confused" and AG slamming "radical pro-abortion agenda"
A legal team from Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office has urged the US District Court in Austin to dismiss a lawsuit brought by activists seeking to strike down abortion-related laws and regulations in Texas.
“It’s outrageous that these activists are so dedicated to their radical pro-abortion agenda that they want the courts to repeal laws enacted by the Texas Legislature to protect the health of women getting abortions, such as requiring the sterilization of medical instruments,” Attorney General Paxton said.
“Many of Texas’ common-sense abortion regulations have been in place for decades, are similar to laws passed in a majority of the states, and have been upheld as constitutional by the courts.”
During oral arguments at the district court hearing, Attorney General Paxton’s office pointed out that the US Supreme Court has upheld requirements like those targeted in the lawsuit against Texas, affirming that the state has an interest in safeguarding women’s health and protecting unborn life.