Supreme Court Upholds Texas Abortion Law

The U.S. Supreme Court upheld a decision that bars hospitals in Texas from providing emergency abortions that would violate state law, maintaining one of the strictest abortion bans in the country. The Biden administration argued that federal law mandates hospitals to perform such procedures in emergencies, referencing a similar Idaho case where emergency abortions were allowed to resume. Texas contended that its law includes exceptions for the health of pregnant patients, thus avoiding conflicts with federal regulations. This ruling highlights the ongoing tension between state and federal laws regarding reproductive health rights. Meanwhile, in North Dakota, a state judge overturned a law banning nearly all abortions, deeming it unconstitutionally vague and affirming women's rights to choose before fetal viability. This decision represents a significant shift in the legal landscape for abortion rights in the region.