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Trump Administration Eases Emergency Abortion Rules, Sparks Outcry

6/6/2025

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The Trump administration has rolled back guidance that mandated hospitals to perform emergency abortions under EMTALA, a decision influenced by the Supreme Court's ruling on Roe v. Wade. This controversial move sparks fears for the health and care access of pregnant women in restrictive states, with critics like the ACLU claiming it jeopardizes patient safety in favor of anti-abortion agendas.

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The Trump administration has rolled back guidance that mandated hospitals to perform emergency abortions under EMTALA, a decision influenced by the Supreme Court's ruling on Roe v. Wade. This controversial move sparks fears for the health and care access of pregnant women in restrictive states, with critics like the ACLU claiming it jeopardizes patient safety in favor of anti-abortion agendas.