Supreme Court rejects Idaho ban on emergency abortions in a limited ruling

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Thursday to permit — for now — abortions to be performed in Idaho when pregnant women are facing medical emergencies, as the justices dispensed with the contentious issue without actually deciding the case on its merits.

Supreme Court rejects Idaho ban on emergency abortions in a limited ruling
A woman dressed like the Statue of Liberty holds up a sign that reads, 'I'm pro-choice and supremely pissed off.'

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Thursday to permit — for now — abortions to be performed in Idaho when pregnant women are facing medical emergencies, as the justices dispensed with the contentious issue without actually deciding the case on its merits.