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Trump DOJ ends Biden lawsuit to force Idaho to allow ‘emergency’ abortions

The Trump administration has ended a Biden-era attempt to force pro-life doctors in Idaho to participate in so-called ‘emergency’ abortions despite the state’s pro-life law, but a federal judge is still attempting to delay the law’s enforcement.

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Calvin Freiburger

• Mar 6, 2025Mar 7, 2025

Pro-life attorneys fight Biden admin abuse of federal law to override Idaho abortion restrictions

Idaho’s Defense of Life Act restricting abortion faces a legal challenge as the Biden administration claims federal law overrides state abortion protections. ADF attorneys are fighting for Idaho’s freedom to protect innocent lives.

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Alliance Defending Freedom

• Dec 16, 2024

Idaho keeps fighting for pro-life law after Supreme Court sends case back to lower court

The Biden administration is attempting to use federal law, the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act, to force emergency room doctors to perform abortions that are illegal under Idaho law.

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Alliance Defending Freedom

• Sep 20, 2024Sep 20, 2024

Supreme Court confirms leaked opinion forcing Idaho to continue allowing ‘emergency’ abortions

The outcome in Moyle v. United States represents a defeat for pro-lifers at the Supreme Court, though it does not end the case or preclude the possibility of returning to the court on the merits.

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Calvin Freiburger

• Jun 28, 2024Jun 29, 2024

Idaho continues fight against Biden’s mandate for ER doctors to participate in abortions

The Biden administration's 'whole-of-government' abortion campaign continues to infringe on conscience rights.

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Calvin Freiburger

• Apr 15, 2024Apr 16, 2024

Idaho AG asks Supreme Court to stop Biden admin from forcing ER doctors to commit abortions

The Biden administration claims the federal Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act allows ER doctors to commit abortions that are illegal in Idaho. But the state's attorney general, Raúl Labrador, argues that it allows for no such thing.

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John Bursch

• Feb 26, 2024Feb 26, 2024

Texas judge blocks Biden administration guidance requiring ER doctors to commit abortions

‘We’re pleased to see the court halt the administration’s attempt to flagrantly disregard the legislative and democratic process,’ Alliance Defending Freedom senior counsel Ryan Bangert said.

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Ashley Sadler

• Aug 24, 2022

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Trump DOJ ends Biden lawsuit to force Idaho to allow ‘emergency’ abortions

Pro-life attorneys fight Biden admin abuse of federal law to override Idaho abortion restrictions

Idaho keeps fighting for pro-life law after Supreme Court sends case back to lower court

Supreme Court confirms leaked opinion forcing Idaho to continue allowing ‘emergency’ abortions

Idaho continues fight against Biden’s mandate for ER doctors to participate in abortions

Idaho AG asks Supreme Court to stop Biden admin from forcing ER doctors to commit abortions

Texas judge blocks Biden administration guidance requiring ER doctors to commit abortions