Supreme Court Upholds Idaho's Strict Abortion Ban Amidst Controversy

The Supreme Court has permitted Idaho to enforce its near-total abortion ban while agreeing to hear an appeal in April. This decision allows the state to penalize doctors who perform abortions in emergency situations, despite opposition from the Justice Department. The law, which was enacted in 2020, came into effect following the overturning of Roe v. Wade and had some provisions previously halted by a federal judge. Now, Idaho can enforce the law in its entirety until the Supreme Court further examines its compatibility with federal law.