"Supreme Court Permits Idaho's Enforcement of Abortion Ban Pending Case Review"

The Supreme Court has permitted Idaho to enforce a strict abortion ban that could penalize emergency room doctors, overriding a federal judge's ruling that it conflicts with federal law. The law, which includes criminal penalties for doctors performing abortions unless necessary to save the woman's life, was challenged under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA), which mandates emergency care for all patients. The Supreme Court will hear arguments on the issue in April and make a decision by June. This development follows the Court's 2022 decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, which had previously protected the constitutional right to abortion.