Supreme Court allows emergency abortions in Idaho for now
SUMMARY
The Supreme Court has deferred ruling on whether Idaho’s stringent abortion law conflicts with federal emergency care requirements. Idaho officials’ appeal was dismissed, maintaining the lower court’s decision that permits emergency abortions in the state. This leaves the legal question unresolved and does not impact other states. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson dissented, stressing the need for resolution. Conservative Justice Samuel Alito also dissented but would rule against the Biden administration. The case could resurface, particularly if legal perspectives shift under future administrations. Idaho's law, enacted in 2020 and triggered by the overturning of Roe v. Wade, imposes severe penalties on abortion providers.
