The Supreme Court recently heard oral arguments in Idaho/Moyle v. United States regarding Bidenâs Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) guidance, a transparent attempt to use existing federal laws to force physicians to perform abortions, especially in states with pro-life protections. As a board-certified obstetrician, I have practiced under EMTALA for over 30 years, and it has never been confusing to me or to any of my peers. We know the purpose of the law is to protect the health of mothers and their unborn children, and that is every obstetricianâs mission, as well.
The Biden administration has disregarded EMTALAâs plain text, which intends to prevent âpatient dumpingâ and requires evaluation, stabilization, and (if necessary) transfer to another medical facility when an âemergency medical conditionâ places the health of the woman or her unborn child in serious jeopardy.
The administrationâs guidance never mentions the unborn child, implying the childâs needs are not a priority. It requires a provider to perform an abortion âif it is the stabilizing treatment necessary to resolve the medical emergency,â even though EMTALA does not specify the treatment or stabilization physicians must administer but allows them to use their medical judgment to determine the best course of action. The Charlotte Lozier Institute argued these and other points that undermine the administrationâs case with great detail in their amicus brief filed in support of the state of Idaho…
The Biden Administration signs the death warrant for thousands of unborn babies every day because of its commitment to the extreme Big Abortion agenda. Help us deliver a life-saving message: TELL JOE NO and that you want a pro-life America.
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