“A stunning breach of protocol…”
It seems that the Supreme Court is inclined to permit abortions in cases of medical emergencies in Idaho.
This information comes from a leaked copy of the court’s apparent opinion that was mistakenly published on the SCOTUS website, which Bloomberg first reported on Wednesday.
If accurate, the upcoming decision would stop the conservative state from implementing its controversial abortion ban.
CNN has the latest:
The release was a stunning breach of protocol at the Supreme Court, which usually carefully guards the release of its opinions. The abortion case was considered among the most significant of the current term that is winding down ahead of the July 4 holiday.
At issue is Idaho’s strict abortion ban, which provides an exception for the life of the pregnant woman. The Biden administration argued that a federal law also required hospitals to perform abortions in cases where the health of the pregnant woman is at stake.
A dismissal would let stand an opinion from the full 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals that sided with the Biden administration in the case.
CNN had not independently reviewed the opinion. Bloomberg did not post the document.
This is a breaking news story. Please check back for updates.
