Latest NewsLegality of abortion in emergency medical circumstances continues to evolve CoreyMay 13, 2025 Some states with laws that limit or ban abortion include carve-outs and exceptions for medical emergencies. These exceptions may protect providers from criminal and/or civil penalties, allowing them to provide abortion care which would otherwise be unlawful under state law to treat serious emergency medical conditions. However, not all states with abortion restrictions include such medical emergency exceptions, and among those that do, the scope of the exceptions vary significantly. Bodily AutonomyHealthcareReproductive rightsUnited States
