17 States Sue Federal Government Over Abortion Accommodation Mandate

The lawsuit challenges new EEOC rules requiring employers to provide accommodations for abortions, arguing it exceeds the scope of the 2022 Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.

A coalition of 17 Republican-led states, spearheaded by Tennessee and Arkansas, has filed a lawsuit against the EEOC over its recent rule on abortion accommodations.
The rule mandates that employers offer time off and other accommodations for employees seeking abortions, which the states claim violates the original intent of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.
The attorneys general argue that the rule constitutes an unconstitutional federal overreach and infringes on state sovereignty.
The EEOC's rule, which is set to take effect in June, has sparked significant controversy, with many viewing it as a misinterpretation of the law intended to protect pregnant workers.
The lawsuit is part of broader national debates over abortion rights and the limits of federal power in regulating employment practices.