Why did the British government consider control of Egypt critical to the
British Empire?

It meant control of valuable historical landmarks. It meant control of the Suez Canal in order to have quicker access to colonies in the empire. It meant control of vital oil and coal resources for the ships of the British navy.

the court ruled that a state law that banned abortions (except to save the life of the mother) was unconstitutional

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b - those executed came from every social and economic class