NEW : The case would head next to the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans . Senior District Judge Lee Perry strikes down the law 's admitting privileges requirement . If the state decides to appeal , the case would head next to the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans . `` Today 's decision will not stop our ongoing efforts to protect life and ensure the women of our state are n't exposed to any more of the abortion-mill horror stories that have made headlines recently , '' the governor said . He delivers a somewhat mixed verdict on drug - induced suicide . ` ` Today 's decision will not stop our ongoing fight to protect life , '' says Gov . Perry .
NEW : The case would head next to the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans . Senior District Judge Lee Perry strikes down the law 's admitting privileges requirement . He delivers a somewhat mixed verdict on drug - induced suicide . ` ` Today 's decision will not stop our ongoing fight to protect life , '' says Gov . Perry .