"Appeals Court Upholds Texas Abortion Restrictions, Defies Federal Guidance"
A federal appeals court ruled that Texas doctors and hospitals are not required to perform abortions under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA), contradicting the Biden administration's interpretation of the law. This decision highlights the ongoing legal battles over abortion access following the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade. Abortion rights advocates criticize the ruling for potentially endangering women with life-threatening pregnancy complications, while antiabortion advocates view it as a victory against what they see as federal overreach. The ruling adds to the uncertainty faced by healthcare providers in states with restrictive abortion laws.
- Texas doctors not obliged to perform abortion, appeals court rules The Washington Post
- 5th Circuit sides with Texas on abortion challenge The Texas Tribune
- Texas can ban emergency abortions despite federal guidance, court says Axios
- Federal appeals court blocks Biden administration from enforcing guidance meant to protect abortion access in Texas CNN
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