"Federal Appeals Court Upholds Texas Abortion Restrictions, Blocks Biden's Enforcement Efforts"
A federal appeals court ruled that emergency rooms are not required to perform life-saving abortions if doing so would conflict with state law, despite federal guidance to the contrary. This decision comes after Texas sued the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services over guidance that reminded hospitals of their obligations under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) to provide medically necessary abortions. The court's ruling supports Texas' position and maintains the state's strict abortion ban, which has led to confusion and reluctance among healthcare providers to perform abortions, even when the patient's life is at risk.