Rescinding Biden-Era Guidance on Emergency Room Abortions

The Trump administration rescinded Biden-era guidance that attempted to force emergency room doctors to perform abortions. The Biden administration's guidance claimed that EMTALA requires doctors to perform abortions, which was overturned by the Supreme Court. Trump's HHS and CMS announced the rescission, stating they will enforce EMTALA as intended, protecting pregnant women and their unborn babies in emergencies.

U.S. Supreme Court allows emergency abortions in Idaho

The U.S. Supreme Court temporarily allowed emergency abortions in Idaho in a 6-3 opinion, after erroneously posting the decision on their website. The case will go back to lower courts for further litigation.

U.S. Supreme Court Opinion on Emergency Abortions in Idaho

The U.S. Supreme Court opinion suggests allowing abortions in medical emergencies in Idaho, potentially reinstating a lower court ruling. Justices Thomas, Alito, and Gorsuch dissent. The decision may affect the political landscape before the presidential election.