On Wednesday, the Supreme Court will hear arguments for June Medical Services LLC v. Russo, formerly, June Medical Services LLC v. Gee. This is an important case that has the potential to cripple to the abortion giant.
 
The question the Justices will have to answer is whether or not the 5th Circuit’s decision upholding Louisiana’s law, Act 620, conflicts with the Supreme Court’s precedent set in Hellerstedt. The Act mandates that abortion doctors must have admitting privileges at a hospital within 30 miles of their abortion facility, ensuring that a woman, in need of hospital care after a complication from her abortion, is able to get medical care fast. 

Eagle Forum has been monitoring the case closely and filed an amicus brief in support of Act 620. “The Louisiana law is common-sense legislation that seeks to provide women with the best chance at life,” said Eunie Smith, Eagle Forum President. “It is hypocritical of the abortion industry to deny women these medical protections when they claim to be so adamant about ensuring women’s access to 'healthcare,' or rather 'abortion'.”  

For more information on the case and the 2016 decision in Hellerstedt, please read Eagle Forum’s Capitol Hill update. Lastly, please join us in praying for wisdom for our Supreme Court Justices as they hear this case. We will keep you apprised of any updates related to the case.