The golden sculpture was designed with a lace collar to pay homage to the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who the artist admires for her support of abortion.
The statement follows a request from the head of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Democrat Dick Durbin, for Chief Justice John Roberts to testify before the committee Tuesday about the Court’s ethics standards.
Ken Paxton's remarks followed a question about Justice Clarence Thomas’ suggestion that the Supreme Court reconsider other due process precedents in light of Roe’s reversal.
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said the overturing of Roe v. Wade was a 'tragic outcome' and that the Democrats must work to codify pro-abortion laws.