Federal Court Upholds Texas Ban on Emergency Abortions, Defying Biden Administration Guidance

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled that Texas emergency room doctors are not required to perform emergency abortions, despite federal guidance under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) that mandates hospitals to provide stabilizing care in emergencies. This decision supports Texas' stance against the Biden administration's guidance following the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade. The legal battle continues as the state enforces its abortion ban, with implications for emergency medical care and women's reproductive rights.