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In a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court ruled that the restrictions enacted by HB 2 placed an undue burden on women seeking abortion services. The majority opinion, written by Justice Stephen Breyer, included two main factors: 1: The restrictions did not make attaining an abortion safer, and 2: The restrictions closed many operational abortion clinics and therefore created a substantial obstacle. In regards to the first factor, the Court found that the most common procedural complications posed by abortions usually occurred after the patient had departed the facility.

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**Think Further Questions
1. If the restrictions in House Bill 2 did improve the safety of abortion procedures, do you think The Supreme Court would still have ruled it unconstitutional? Why or why not?
2. In what circumstance would it not be okay for a plaintiff to petition the court on behalf of a 3rd party?
3. Why is it important that women have access to safe and legal abortions?

**Contents
00:05 - Case
01:50 - Decision
03:00 - Dissent
03:47 - Impact

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