A historic Supreme Court ruling on abortion in Texas could have a big impact in Tennessee.
The high court found Texas’ restrictions on abortion clinics were unconstitutional, and those laws look a lot like Tennessee’s.
The law in Texas required doctors performing abortions to have privileges at nearby hospitals. It also forced clinics to meet hospital-like standards for outpatient surgery.
“I was really disappointed in the Supreme Court when I heard about this,” said Rep. Susan Lynn, R-Mt. Juliet.
Lynn said she has been fighting for years for common sense abortion laws in Tennessee.
“The state has a duty to protect the health of the citizens and right now that’s in jeopardy,” Lynn said.
Lynn said Monday’s ruling is a step backwards in women’s health.
“Every woman should be concerned that the Supreme Court acted politically. They didn’t act out of common sense or out of the concern for the health and safety of women and girls,” Lynn said.
But supporters of the ruling said (continue reading at WSMV)