Biden Administration Mandates Emergency Abortions Despite State Bans

Federal law requires hospitals to provide stabilizing treatment, including abortions, in medical emergencies.

Health and Human Services reminded doctors of their legal duty to perform emergency abortions if necessary to save a woman's health.
The Supreme Court ruling did not resolve whether state abortion bans override federal requirements for emergency medical treatment.
Hospitals turning away patients in emergencies could face federal investigations, fines, and loss of Medicare funding.
Complaints about pregnant women being denied emergency care have increased since Roe v. Wade was overturned.
The Biden administration has launched new tools to help patients file complaints against hospitals denying emergency care.