Court delivers major victory for US abortion rights

WASHINGTON D.C.: The US Supreme Court on Monday (Tuesday in Manila) struck down a Texas law restricting access to abortion, handing a major victory to the “pro-choice” camp in the country’s most important ruling on the divisive issue in a generation.

Crowds of passionate activists from both sides of the debate shed tears of joy and dismay outside the court over the closely-watched decision, which has far-reaching implications for millions of women across the United States.