Washington D.C., Nov 1, 2021 / 19:45 pm
Supporters of the Texas Heartbeat Act rallied outside the U.S. Supreme Court Monday while justices deliberated challenges to the state’s new law, which bans most abortions after approximately six weeks of gestation.
“I was honored to be at the court today representing [the pro-life] viewpoint, and representing the laws of the state of Texas,” Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said in a brief press conference held following the conclusion of oral arguments.
“We’re going to continue to fight this fight,” he said.
On Monday the court heard arguments concerning a pair of lawsuits — one filed by Texas abortion providers, and the other by the Biden administration arguments — seeking to overturn the law, which took effect Sept. 1.