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Idaho Judge Narrows Abortion Ban | Seattle News
A federal judge in Idaho just handed down a landmark ruling that expands abortion exceptions in the state’s strict ban, allowing procedures when a woman’s health — including mental health — is at serious risk. The decision, sparked by a doctor challenging the law, strikes down the notion that the state can ignore a woman’s health simply because the threat comes from the fetus. While this carve-out offers crucial protection for doctors and patients in high-risk cases, opponents warn civil lawsuits may still target providers, and the ruling could be overturned. The original ban was nearly…
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