Today the Supreme Court struck down a Texas law called HB2, which heavily restricted abortion providers in the state. Justices cited that the law created an "undue burden" on women as reasoning for the decision. The votes were 5-3 in the case of Whole Woman's Health v. Hellerstedt.
HB2 mandated required counseling and waiting times before women could get abortions. The decision should have a major impact on restrictive laws in other states like Florida and Mississippi, which have similarly oppressive regulations.
Celebrities and politicians alike have taken to the Internet to share their thoughts on the landmark ruling.
Hillary Clinton tweeted:
\u201cThis fight isn't over: The next president has to protect women's health. Women won't be "punished" for exercising their basic rights. -H\u201d— Hillary Clinton (@Hillary Clinton) 1467036778
The reigning Queen of Twitter also chimed in:
\u201cSUPREME COURT SMACK DOWN Of BS TEXAS ABORTION LAW,IS VICTORY 4WOMENS RIGHT 2CHOOSE,PRO-CHOICE DOESNT MEAN\u201cPRO\u201dABORTION\u203c\ufe0f\n#HERBODYHERCHOICE\u201d— Cher (@Cher) 1467038578
And Planned Parenthood themselves might have won the tweet extravaganza with this GIF:
\u201cTHE BURDEN IS UNDUE!\u201d— Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin (@Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin) 1467036876
