Democratic Reps. Mikie Sherrill and Emilia Sykes introduced a resolution to require U.S. emergency rooms to provide abortions when a woman's health or life is at risk, despite state bans.

Democratic Representatives Mikie Sherrill and Emilia Sykes introduced a resolution requiring U.S. emergency rooms to provide abortions when a woman's health or life is at risk, despite state bans. This follows reports of over 100 women denied care since 2022. The resolution faces challenges in a Republican-controlled House and comes amid confusion over federal law's application to emergency abortions, a debate not yet settled by the Supreme Court.

September 12, 2024
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