Trump administration rescinds guidance requiring emergency abortions for hospitals
The Trump administration rescinded Biden-era guidance in June 2025 that told hospitals they must provide emergency abortions when needed to stabilize a patient. Critics said it would create fear and confusion, and an AP investigation had found pregnant women turned away from ERs even with the guidance.
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4 viewpointsTrump rescinds Biden rule requiring emergency rooms to perform abortions
Trump Rescinds Biden-Era Guidance Requiring Emergency Room Doctors to Perform Abortions
Trump administration revokes guidance requiring hospitals to provide emergency abortions
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