Congressman Al Green Lauds the Supreme Court Decision in the Whole Woman's Health v. Hellerstedt Case

(Houston, TX)—On Monday, June 27, 2016, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) released the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s majority opinion in the Whole Woman's Health v. Hellerstedt case, which struck down provisions in H.B. 2, the Texas Omnibus Abortion Law.

“The Supreme Court has recognized that while constitutional rights may be regulated, they cannot be negated,” Congressman Al Green said. “The Texas Omnibus Abortion Law severely curtailed the constitutional reproductive healthcare options of women across our state. It more than regulated facilities, it negated a constitutional right, as it placed an undue burden on women’s reproductive health. The court has yet again affirmed a woman’s right to privacy and reproductive health options as the law of the land.”