The Biden Administration says hospitals must offer abortion services in emergency situations such as when a mother’s life is at risk.
It says federal law pre-empts state laws in areas that now ban the procedure. The department says emergency conditions can include, “ectopic pregnancy, complications of pregnancy loss, or emergent hypertensive disorders, such as preeclampsia with severe features.”
Florida is one of 26 states that have banned or plan to ban abortion. If they follow through, 2.3 million female veterans and 2.8 million women with disabilities could be impacted. That could result in 75,000 births that will dramatically impact their lives, plans and economic security.
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