U.S. Supreme Court allows emergency abortions in Idaho

SOURCE www.npr.org
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.

Key Points

  • 6-3 opinion by the U.S. Supreme Court temporarily allowing emergency abortions in Idaho
  • Idaho law conflicted with the federal Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA)
  • Case will return to lower courts for further litigation

Pros

  • Protects the life and health of pregnant women in Idaho
  • Maintains the lower court ruling that allows hospitals to perform emergency abortions in medical emergencies

Cons

  • Controversial decision that may reignite debates on abortion
  • Highly polarizing issue that could affect the political environment