Supreme Court allows emergency abortions in Idaho for now

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WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Thursday sidestepped a ruling on whether Idaho's strict abortion law conflicts with a federal law that requires stabilizing care for emergency room patients, including pregnant women suffering complications who may require abortions. The court dismissed an appeal brought by Idaho officials, meaning a lower court ruling that allows doctors in the state to perform abortions in emergency situations remains in effect for now.

The Idaho abortion ban was enacted in 2020, with a provision stating it would go into effect if the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the 1973 ruling that found women had a constitutional right to terminate a pregnancy. The legislation, known as the Defense of Life Act, went into effect in 2022 when the Supreme Court rolled back Roe. Idaho’s law says anyone who performs an abortion is subject to criminal penalties, including up to five years in prison.

 

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