Barbara Boxer: “since we last debated this bill, the Supreme Court has ruled an identical bill unconstitutional based on two principles…”

“since we last debated this bill, the Supreme Court has ruled an identical bill unconstitutional based on two principles: No. 1, there was a health exception; and this bill has none; and, No. 2, because of an undue burden on women because the procedure ban is so vaguely defined that it banned more than one procedure. It has those same flaws and should be examined by the committee of jurisdiction. The ranking member of the committee, Senator Leahy, agrees. In his statement, Senator Leahy said: "Senators deserve the benefit of full consideration".”