Alaskan judge declares abortion access law unconstitutional, allowing expanded provider options for patients.

An Alaska judge has declared a law requiring only licensed doctors to perform abortions unconstitutional. The ruling stems from a 2019 lawsuit by Planned Parenthood, which argued the law disproportionately affected low-income individuals and limited access to care in rural areas. The decision allows advanced practice clinicians, such as nurse practitioners and physician assistants, to provide abortion services, potentially increasing access for Alaskans.

September 05, 2024
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