June Medical Services L. L. C. v. Russo
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Summary
A short, plain-English overview of June Medical Services L. L. C. v. Russo.
The Supreme Court reviewed Louisiana's Act 620, a law requiring abortion providers to have admitting privileges at nearby hospitals. The District Court found the law unconstitutional as it imposed an undue burden on abortion access, a decision initially reversed by the Fifth Circuit. The Supreme Court ultimately reversed the Fifth Circuit's decision, affirming the District Court's findings.
Holding
The single most important “bottom line” of what the Court decided in June Medical Services L. L. C. v. Russo.
The Court held that Louisiana's Act 620 is unconstitutional as it imposes an undue burden on the right to obtain an abortion.
Constitutional Concepts
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Why Substantive Due Process is relevant to June Medical Services L. L. C. v. Russo
The case centers on whether the Louisiana law imposes an undue burden on the right to obtain an abortion, a fundamental right protected under substantive due process.
Syllabus excerpt (verbatim)alleging that it was unconstitutional because (among other things) it imposed an undue burden on the right of their patients to obtain an abortion.
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Why Standing is relevant to June Medical Services L. L. C. v. Russo
The Court addressed the issue of standing, affirming that the abortion providers had the standing to assert the constitutional rights of their patients.
Syllabus excerpt (verbatim)The State's unmistakable concession of standing as part of its effort to obtain a quick decision from the District Court on the merits of the plaintiffs' undue-burden claims.
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Why Judicial Review is relevant to June Medical Services L. L. C. v. Russo
The Court exercised its power of judicial review to invalidate the Louisiana law as unconstitutional.
Syllabus excerpt (verbatim)The District Court declared Act 620 unconstitutional on its face and preliminarily enjoined its enforcement.
Key Quotes
Short excerpts from the syllabus in June Medical Services L. L. C. v. Russo that support the summary and concepts above.
The District Court declared Act 620 unconstitutional on its face and preliminarily enjoined its enforcement.
The Fifth Circuit reversed, agreeing with the District Court's interpretation of the standards that apply to abortion regulations.
The judgment is reversed.
