Federal appeals court upholds key sections of Texas' anti-abortion law

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The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans on Tuesday upheld key provisions of Texas' anti-abortion law, The Associated Press reports. The decision could lead to the closure of a majority of the state's abortion clinics.

The law in question requires Texas abortion providers to meet hospital-level operating standards, and many clinics can't afford to upgrade to that status. Supporters of the law say that the standards would help women's health, while opponents of the law say politicians want to make it harder for Texas women to obtain abortions.

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Meghan DeMaria

Meghan DeMaria is a staff writer at TheWeek.com. She has previously worked for USA Today and Marie Claire.