Supreme Court to Decide: Can States Restrict Essential Medical Treatment for Pregnant Women?
Boise, Idaho – The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments in a crucial abortion case originating from Idaho that revolves around the rights of pregnant women in emergencies. This case raises questions about whether a state can restrict essential medical treatment, including the termination of a pregnancy, for a pregnant woman in grave health danger but not imminent life-threatening conditions. In 1986, Congress passed the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA), mandating hospitals …