Supreme Court Allows Idaho's Strict Abortion Law to Go Into Effect

The law, which makes it a felony to perform an abortion unless it is necessary to prevent the woman's death, is being challenged by the Biden administration.

• The Supreme Court has allowed Idaho's strict abortion law to go into effect, pending a hearing in April.
• The law makes it a felony for a doctor to perform an abortion unless it is necessary to prevent the woman's death.
• The Biden administration sued Idaho over the law, arguing it violates the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA), which requires hospitals to provide stabilizing care in emergencies.
• The Biden administration's interpretation of EMTALA includes providing abortions when necessary to stabilize a medical emergency.
• Doctors in Idaho have expressed fear and confusion over the law, with some considering leaving the state.

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