In the latest chapter of the abortion battle, the U.S. Supreme Court will consider whether the federal government can require emergency room physicians to perform abortions.
The question centers on what constitutes a medical emergency need for an abortion. Lack of clarity on the issue concerns both women and doctors including some in the pro-life community.
The Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA) requires hospital emergency rooms to provide medical care and stabilization for all patients. The White House wants that measure to include abortion access even in states where the procedure is banned. As the high court hears arguments over the issue, pro-life doctors are holding out hope for another victory.
“We’re talking about elective abortions being forced on doctors to perform them by a federal fiat,” said Roger Severino, Vice President at The Heritage Foundation.
In an interview with CBN News Severino said deliberate misinformation surrounds the law.
“There are some circumstances where you do have conditions where the life of the mother is at risk and doctors are still able in every pro-life state to save the life of the mother, even if it incidentally results in the loss tragically of an unborn child. That’s not
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