This choice to shrink from Texas challenge to federal supremacy will have far-reaching repercussions. I doubt the court, let alone the country, is prepared for them. The court should have put an end to this madness months ago.
Sotomayor criticizes the Supreme Court's decision to allow the Texas abortion law to remain in effect, expressing concern over its implications for women's rights.
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Because I cannot condone such abuse of our equitable authority, I respectfully dissent.
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