The Lakeland Republican responded to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision Monday in Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt

State Sen. Kelli Stargel, the sponsor of this year’s abortion legislation, said in a statement a “clear double standard … permeates the pro-abortion movement.” The Lakeland Republican responded to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision Monday in Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt. It struck down a Texas abortion-restriction law because it “unduly burden(s)” women’s reproductive rights. The Texas law was similar to a measure passed in Florida this year. It also requires doctors performing abortions to have admitting privileges at a nearby hospital and requires clinics…

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