"5th Circuit Backs Texas Ban on Emergency Abortions, Igniting Red State Risks"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by TPM
The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA) does not require hospitals to provide abortions, even when necessary for stabilizing a patient's emergency medical condition. This decision challenges the Biden administration's guidance post-Dobbs, which reminded hospitals of their obligations to stabilize patients, including through abortion if necessary. The ruling is likely not the final say on the matter, as similar issues are being contested in other courts, and the Supreme Court may eventually weigh in. The legal battle reflects ongoing disputes over abortion access following the overturning of Roe v. Wade.