SCOTUS Seems to Normalize Authoritarianism
Strict Scrutiny
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Clash of Laws: EMTALA vs. Abortion Restrictions in Idaho
The chapter delves into a Supreme Court case examining the conflict between the federal law EMTALA, which mandates emergency medical treatment, and Idaho state laws restricting abortions. Justices express concern over the potential denial of life-saving abortions, highlighting the ethical and legal complexities of denying necessary medical care. The discussion also critiques arguments regarding fetal personhood and the impact on women's rights and medical treatment.
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