"Pa. Supreme Court Revisits Abortion Rights Under State Constitution"

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court grappled with the question of whether abortion access is protected by the state's constitution, with some justices signaling readiness to recognize it as a right. The case focused on Medicaid coverage for abortion, but abortion providers argued for broader rights guaranteed by the state's Equal Rights Amendment. Two justices concluded that the state's constitution establishes the right to reproductive autonomy, including the right to decide on abortion, potentially setting the stage for a landmark ruling on the issue.