Staff Reports
Many states, like Idaho, now have strict laws against abortion since Roe v. Wade was overturned. This means that they mostly ban abortion.
There is a big fight about these laws, and it has even reached the Supreme Court. The court is split on whether Idaho’s tough anti-abortion laws go against a federal law that deals with medical care during emergencies, especially for pregnant women.
The Biden administration is against Idaho’s laws and sued the state over them. The administration wants to protect what they call “reproductive freedom” for women.
Hundreds of protesters are outside the Supreme Court this morning ahead of arguments challenging Idaho’s abortion law. pic.twitter.com/vb2yLJO9QY
— Ariel Cohen (@ArielCohen37) April 24, 2024
Some members of the Supreme Court support the Biden administration’s side. They say that Idaho’s laws may stop life-saving care for women facing problems during pregnancy.
But, conservative justices, like Justice Samuel Alito, are skeptical. He questioned using the term “unborn child” in a law like EMTALA, which is more of a term used by those who oppose abortion.
Conservative opinion: Understandably, states like Idaho are trying to protect innocent lives by having strict abortion laws. The federal government should not force states to go against their beliefs. It’s important to respect the rights of the unborn and the states to make their own laws.
