The Supreme Court of the United States has gotten an early test of its position on abortion. The court is stopping Louisiana from enforcing new regulations on abortion clinics.

The Justices say by a 5-4 vote that they will not allow the state to put into effect a law that requires abortion providers to have admitting privileges at nearby hospitals. Chief Justice John Roberts joined the court’s four liberals in putting a hold on the law, pending a full review.

Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards made the following statement: 

“As a pro-life Catholic, I will always advocate for laws that protect the dignity and sanctity of life. I voted for the bill in 2014,” Edwards said. “I urge the Supreme Court to act quickly in this matter, so Louisiana may move forward.”

Attorney General Jeff Landry released the following statement saying in part, “Going forward, my office and I will be carefully reviewing the next steps in our defense of Louisiana’s admitting privileges law. We will not waver in defense of our state’s pro-woman and pro-life laws; and we will continue to do all that we legally can to protect Louisiana women and the unborn.”