In Texas, where the Whole Woman's Health v. Hellerstedt case began, reactions were strong and divided, as they were nationwide. Story highlights The Supreme Court struck down a controversial Texas abortion law MondayThe biggest abortion case in decades resulted in a win for supporters of access(CNN) For some, there were tears of joy, shock and sighs of relief. "I am beyond elated," Amy Hagstrom Miller, founder and CEO of Whole Woman's Health, said in a written statement. The state argued that the law protected women's health, while opponents pointed to the closure of more than half of Texas' abortion clinics and claimed that the law only hurt women. The U.S. Supreme Court handed a victory to supporters of abortion rights Monday morning.

Source: CNN June 27, 2016 17:15 UTC