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Minority Veterans Sue VA Over December Abortion Ban

5/16/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Minority Veterans of America sued in the Federal Circuit, alleging the VA’s December abortion ban violates the Administrative Procedures Act.
Deputy Assistant Attorney General Joshua Craddock reinstated the ban with a December 18 DOJ memo.
A pregnant veteran with chronic conditions says the ban endangers her health and parenting.
The 2022 Biden policy allowed abortions for rape, incest, or health risks, now removed.

History

Historical Context

The Supreme Court’s June 29 1992 decision in Planned Parenthood v. Casey, written by Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, reaffirmed Roe’s core holding and created the “undue-burden” test. The 5-4 ruling lasted until Dobbs v. Jackson overturned it in 2022. Minority Veterans of America now sues the VA, claiming Casey’s standard makes the department’s abortion ban unlawful.

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Story summary

Minority Veterans of America sued in the Federal Circuit, alleging the VA’s December abortion ban violates the Administrative Procedures Act.
Deputy Assistant Attorney General Joshua Craddock reinstated the ban with a December 18 DOJ memo.
A pregnant veteran with chronic conditions says the ban endangers her health and parenting.
The 2022 Biden policy allowed abortions for rape, incest, or health risks, now removed.

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