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Colin Allred: “We have to codify Roe v. Wade, go back to the standard that…”

Featuring: Colin Allred, Democratic | Former Candidate, U.S. Senate Texas

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Colin Allred talks border, abortion, economy and how he plans to unseat Senator Cruz.

Published | Video Starts at 21:58

Just today, the Supreme Court let stand a lower court ruling that basically upholds Texas law, doesn't force Texas to require hospitals to provide emergency abortion. What's your reaction to that? I mean, this is just further example of why We have to codify Roe v. Wade, go back to the standard that we've had for the last 50 years. because Texas hospitals, Texas physicians, and I've spoken to them about this, they are left in incredible limbo and danger. And they are lawyers, not doctors, determining whether a woman is sick enough to get the treatment they need. (21:58–22:05)

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