Tennessee Court Considers Abortion Ban Challenge and Medical Exceptions

Tennessee's abortion ban faces a legal challenge as attorneys defending the law argue that doctors are withholding care and resisting oversight, while the plaintiffs, including seven women and two doctors, seek clarification on when abortion exceptions can be applied. The state's Attorney General's office contends that the plaintiffs lack standing, while the Center for Reproductive Rights argues that the law is overly broad and vague, leading doctors to fear second-guessing and potential legal repercussions. The court is considering whether to dismiss the case or temporarily block the abortion ban.