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Pregnant women denied emergency care post-Roe v Wade overturn

The Guardian US — April 19, 2024, 10:00 PM UTC

Summary: After the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade in 2022, complaints of pregnant women being turned away from emergency rooms surged. Federal law mandates treatment for pregnant patients, but cases of denial persist, raising concerns about emergency pregnancy care. Investigations revealed violations at hospitals like Falls Community in Texas and Sacred Heart in Houston. The Biden administration is suing Idaho over its abortion ban conflicting with federal law.

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    Idaho's extreme abortion ban endangers women's lives (The Guardian)
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    Supreme Court debates Idaho abortion ban's impact on emergencies (The Associated Press)
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    Increase in pregnant women denied care post-Roe v. Wade (NBC DFW)
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