U.S. sues Idaho over state law that imposes "near-absolute ban" on abortion - court filing

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Justice Department says Idaho law conflicts with federal law. Law would make it a criminal offense for doctors to provide emergency treatment. Idaho, like many Republican-led states, has several anti-abortion laws on the books. U.S. Supreme Court has overturned landmark abortion rights case Roe v. Wade.

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The Guardian

Justice department sues Idaho over state’s near-total abortion ban

Lawsuit is DoJ’s first piece of litigation aimed at protecting abortion access since the supreme court overturned Roe v Wade

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Reuters

Abortion ban in Idaho faces first U.S. legal challenge since Roe

The U.S. sued Idaho to block a state law that it said imposes a 'near-absolute ban' on abortion.

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CTV News

U.S. sues Idaho over abortion law, cites medical treatment

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The Independent

Justice Department sues Idaho over state’s anti-abortion law

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Global News

U.S. sues Idaho over abortion ban, citing need to treat ‘medical emergencies’ - National

The announcement is the first major action by the Justice Department challenging a state trigger law since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June.

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