The Supreme Court rejected the Biden administration’s attempt to require emergency abortions in Texas to prevent serious injury to the mother. This decision allowed a lower court ruling to stand, which stated that the federal law does not mandate abortions that violate Texas’s strict abortion ban. The Justice Department argued that emergency care, including abortions, should be provided under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act if a woman’s health is at risk, but the appeals court disagreed. The issue will continue to be litigated in lower courts, and the Justice Department may revisit the case in light of recent developments. Texas has faced backlash for denying abortions to women with serious pregnancy complications, leading to dangerous health consequences and even death. The Supreme Court’s decision highlights the ongoing controversial debate surrounding abortion rights and access to healthcare in the United States, particularly in states with restrictive abortion laws like Texas.
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