Opponents say that will force most abortion clinics in the state to close and, thereby, undermine Roe versus Wade. It’s the first major controversial case the court has handled since the death last month of Justice Antonin Scalia.
The fact there are only eight justices raises the possibility the court could end up in a 4-4 split — a possibility that would allow the Texas law to take effect but not set a national precedent.
ABC’s Kenneth Moton joined us from Washington D.C.