Supreme Court sidesteps ruling on Idaho abortion law vs. federal law

The Supreme Court sidestepped ruling on whether Idaho's strict abortion law conflicts with a federal law requiring stabilizing care for emergency room patients, including pregnant women needing abortions. The lower court ruling allowing abortions in emergencies remains in effect for now.

Supreme Court Decision on Idaho Abortion Law and Federal Law Conflict

The Supreme Court 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 needing abortions. The decision leaves the legal question unresolved for now.

Current Events

The student-led occupation of a Columbia University building has ended. Secretary of State Blinken is in Israel focusing on humanitarian aid to Gaza. Florida's new abortion law is now in effect.

Arizona Abortion Law History

The 1864 Arizona abortion law, which essentially outlaws all abortions, was actually recodified in 1977 by a Democrat governor and legislature. Recent efforts to repeal the law have faced challenges in the Arizona state House. The law has its origins in territorial rules and has been recodified multiple times.

Arizona Abortion Law

Senator Mark Kelly expressed concerns about a 123-year-old law in Arizona that bans nearly all abortions except to save the life of the mother, stating that women could die as a result. He attributed the situation to Donald Trump and mentioned a ballot initiative in November to address the issue.

Arizona Supreme Court ruling on abortion law

The Arizona Supreme Court ruled that the state must follow a 123-year-old law banning most abortions, with penalties for abortionists. The court found that the older law is enforceable over a newer 15-week abortion limit, but did not rule on its constitutionality.

Idaho Attorney General's Controversial Abortion Law Interpretation

Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador's controversial analysis on Idaho's abortion law led to a preliminary injunction blocking him from prosecuting medical providers who refer patients to legal abortion services outside the state. Labrador's interpretation of the law sparked a lawsuit by Planned Parenthood and two Idaho doctors, claiming a violation of their First Amendment rights. The Ninth Circuit panel questioned Labrador's defense of his interpretation during an appeal.