U.S. District Judge Phyllis Hamilton of San Francisco ruled the law appears unconstitutional because it provides no exemptions for a woman's health. The basis for her ruling essentially mirrors the reasons cited by the other judges.
Hamilton called the new law "an undue burden on a woman's right to choose."
But Justice Department attorney Anthony Coppolino told Hamilton that "Congress' judgment should prevail" and that the law should not be stricken "because you disagree."
Judges in N.Y., Calif. Block Abortion Law
Hamilton called the new law "an undue burden on a woman's right to choose."
But Justice Department attorney Anthony Coppolino told Hamilton that "Congress' judgment should prevail" and that the law should not be stricken "because you disagree."
Judges in N.Y., Calif. Block Abortion Law