WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly two years after overturning the constitutional right to abortion, the Supreme Court will consider Wednesday how far state bans can extend to women in medical emergencies.
The justices are weighing a case from Idaho, where a strict abortion ban went into effect shortly after the high court’s 2022 decision overturning Roe v. Wade. The case marks the first time the Supreme Court has considered a state ban since then, and comes as the justices consider another case — still pending — seeking to restrict access to abortion medication.
The Biden administration argues that hospitals must be allowed to terminate pregnancies in rare emergencies where a patient’s life or health is at serious risk, even in states where abortions are banned. Idaho says its law does have an exception for life-saving abortions, and it contends the Biden administration wants to define health emergencies more broadly to turn hospitals into “abortion enclaves.”
Adams, Reyna, Turner, Ream are US concerns ahead of Copa America
PSG star Tabitha Chawinga of Malawi overcomes obstacles en route to Champions League success
Portuguese bodybuilder 'Monster', who claimed to be the 'most shredded ever', dies aged 46
Jennifer Lopez, 54, is a fresh
China's first intelligent offshore drilling platform installed
Italy starting Davis Cup title defense against Brazil and US plays Chile
One in THREE people will be struck down with 'silent killer' amid huge surge in condition
China vows to actively promote restoration of int'l flights
Iran stages huge parade of weapons and goose
LeBron James UNFOLLOWS Diddy on Instagram after video of assault on ex
Muslim teaching assistant claims being awarded the Christmas Grinch prize at 'light