Nebraska Supreme Court Upholds Law Restricting Abortion and Gender-Affirming Care

Court rules combined restrictions do not violate state constitution's single-subject rule, amidst ongoing legal and public debates.

The law enforces a 12-week abortion ban and limits gender-affirming care for minors.
Planned Parenthood and the ACLU challenged the law, citing constitutional concerns.
The court's majority opinion states both issues fall under the broad category of healthcare.
A dissenting opinion criticized the decision for conflating distinct medical subjects.
Nebraska voters will face opposing ballot initiatives on abortion rights in November.