Pennsylvania Supreme Court reopens Medicaid-funded abortion challenge

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court remanded a case regarding Medicaid-funded abortion back to a lower court, indicating that the ban is "presumptively unconstitutional." The decision has been praised by abortion rights advocates, who believe it signals a win for reproductive rights. The case challenges the state's ban on Medicaid paying for abortions, and the ruling clears the way for the Commonwealth Court to consider whether the ban serves a compelling state interest and is narrowly tailored enough. The opinions from the justices were divided, with some emphasizing the fundamental right to reproductive autonomy, while others expressed concerns about the impact on the unborn child.
- Pa. Supreme Court returns Medicaid-funded abortion case to lower court TribLIVE
- Pennsylvania high court revives a case challenging Medicaid limits for abortions NPR
- Pa. Supreme Court sets up showdown over whether abortion is protected by state constitution The Philadelphia Inquirer
- Pennsylvania case challenging ban on Medicaid abortions back in court The Guardian US
- PA Supreme Court signals willingness to protect abortion Spotlight PA
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