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Can states prevent doctors from giving emergency abortions, even if federal law requires it?

Updated: May 1, 2024

Hospitals across the country operate under a long-standing Federal Law that states, hospitals must treat and stabilize all patients when they have a medical emergency. Because of new abortion bans if a doctor administers a medically necessary abortion they could be violating state law which could lead to potentially facing jail time and losing their licenses.





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