Attorneys general from 25 states are urging the US Supreme Court to protect emergency department doctors’ ability to perform abortions in medical emergencies, particularly in states with restrictive abortion laws. They argue that federal law, specifically the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labour Act, should take precedence over state laws. In Florida, a recent ruling banned abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, prompting criticism from President Joe Biden. This decision has significant implications for women in neighbouring states who rely on Florida for abortion care. The attorneys general stress the importance of ensuring access to emergency abortion care for the health and safety of patients.
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Attorneys general in 25 US states ask for emergency abortions to be excluded from bans
