Idaho, abortion

Federal appeals court hears arguments in Idaho's EMTALA abortion lawsuit
The 9th circuit court of appeals heard arguments in Pasadena, California Tuesday in a lawsuit brought against the state of Idaho by the federal government. The case centers around whether or not the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act or EMTALA conflicts with Idaho’s abortion ban.
Federal court divided over Idaho’s abortion ban and emergency care fight
The Biden administration’s challenge to Idaho’s strict abortion ban divided a federal appeals court that heard arguments Tuesday in an emergency abortion care case that has already reached the Supreme Court once.
Idaho’s strict abortion ban faces scrutiny in federal appeals court hearing
A federal appeals court is scrutinizing the impact of Idaho’s strict abortion ban on emergency medical care. A 9th U.S.
Idaho Abortion ban heard in court
The Biden Administration sued Idaho two years ago. The suit contends the law violates the Federal Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act, or EMTALA, because it prevents doctors from performing abortions that save their patients from serious infections, organ loss or other major medical issues.
Appeals court considers next step for emergency abortion care in Idaho
Idaho’s ban contains an exception to save the pregnant patient’s life, but not to prevent detrimental health outcomes, including the loss of future fertility, which is a risk with severe infection or bleeding.
Court Weighs If Idaho Abortion Ban Violates Emergency Medical Law
The Biden administration sued the state two years ago, arguing that the law conflicts with the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA), a federal rule requiring hospitals to provide emergency medical care, including abortions that save their patients from serious infections, organ loss or other major medical issues.
Representatives with Planned Parenthood speak on the impacts of Idaho's strict abortion laws
Idaho State Law prohibits a person from getting an abortion unless the pregnancy threatens their life, with exceptions for cases of rape and incest.
Federal court hears arguments over Idaho's abortion ban
A federal appeals court heard arguments on Tuesday over Idaho's strict abortion laws, which ban the procedure unless it's necessary to save the pregnant woman's life. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston has details.
Ninth Circuit hears key case on Idaho's abortion ban and emergency medical care
A major legal battle over abortion rights and emergency medical care is unfolding at the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. At issue: whether Idaho's strict abortion ban conflicts with federal law in emergency medical situations.
Trump Judge Questions If Airlifts Under Idaho Abortion Ban Are Really About Mother Who ‘Wants To Kill The Baby’
When an appellate court on Tuesday got its hearing of the major emergency room abortion case the Supreme Court sent back down ...
Attorneys in Idaho abortion trafficking case call court decision ‘major victory’
While some abortion access advocates viewed the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals’ ruling last week in a case over so-called ...
"It's going to create fear": Idaho's "abortion trafficking" law shows that free speech is a target
Shortly after the "abortion trafficking" law was passed in 2023, lawyer and advocate Lourdes Matsumoto, alongside two ...
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En banc Ninth Circuit takes up Idaho’s ‘total abortion ban’
An en banc panel of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals will need to decide after a hearing Tuesday whether a preliminary ...
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Idaho's 'abortion trafficking' law partly cleared by court; both sides claim victory
Idaho can enforce a first-of-its-kind "abortion trafficking" law against those who harbor or transport a minor to get an abortion out of state without parental consent, a federal appeals court ...
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Idaho Argues Pregnant Women Facing Amputations from Septic Shock Can’t Get Emergency Abortions
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The Truce Over Interstate Abortion Fights Is About to Come to a Bitter End
It is still early to know what abortion opponents will prioritize in 2025, but one goal is clear: Criminalizing speech and ...