The group slowed down the legislative process to protest a bill designed to greatly raise the cost of abortion, as well as a bill that would increase court fees.

Alabama Republicans may have fast-tracked anti-choice legislation out of committee this week, but Democrats fought back with a filibuster that stopped a TRAP bill from getting a vote.

Via the Associated Press:

Democrats in the Alabama House spent more than eight hours Thursday in delaying tactics. … Sex. Abortion. Parenthood. Power. The latest news, delivered straight to your inbox. SUBSCRIBE [Democratic Rep. Thomas Jackson of Thomasville] said Democrats were also concerned about a bill to add to the rules and regulations facing abortion clinics. “It’s just more government,” Jackson said.

Still, Republicans are looking for an opportunity to try again.