Idaho, abortion

Women suing over Idaho abortion ban say they felt like "medical refugees"
One couple took out a loan to cover the out-of-network costs of an abortion and drove eight hours to a hospital in the neighboring state.
Idaho defends its abortion ban in court. Here’s the state’s argument
In a packed Boise courtroom, Idaho attorney James Craig on Tuesday invoked macabre imagery of abortions as he defended the state’s near-total abortion ban. They’re “gruesome and barbaric medical procedures,
Idaho women tearfully recount nonviable pregnancy diagnoses under total abortion ban
Women took the stand in an Idaho courtroom on Tuesday, testifying about their nonviable pregnancies under the state's total abortion ban, as part of a lawsuit.
Woman gives emotional testimony in Idaho abortion ban case
Kayla Smith, one of the plaintiffs in a lawsuit against Idaho's restrictive abortion ban, tells Nicole Valdez about "the most traumatic experience" of her life. She and five other women are suing the state to clarify and expand abortion exceptions.
Doctors testify in trial over Idaho's near-total abortion ban
The lawsuit at the center of the trial aims to add and clarify medical exemptions listed under state law. The Center for Reproductive Rights sued on behalf of two doctors, four women who went out of state for an abortion after being denied one on in Idaho, and the Idaho Academy of Family Physicians.
Idaho doctor describes danger of transferring women needing abortion care to other states
An Idaho physician described transferring pregnant women experiencing medical emergencies by plane to obtain abortion care in neighboring states due to its abortion ban.
Women forced out of Idaho for medically-needed abortions sue for clarification on ban
Four women, who had to leave Idaho to receive care for wanted pregnancies, are challenging the state’s abortion bans and asking it to clarify the conditions in which patients are allowed to ...
Women suing over Idaho's abortion ban describe dangerous pregnancies, becoming 'medical refugees'
BOISE, Idaho — Four women suing over Idaho's strict abortion bans told a judge Tuesday how excitement over their pregnancies turned to grief and fear after they learned their fetuses were not ...
Idaho defends its abortion ban in Ada County trial. Here’s the state’s argument
The lawsuit against the state in the 4th Judicial District in Ada County was brought by several women and doctors who say the ban has harmed them. Craig said Idaho has an obligation to protect “unborn children” as he outlined the state’s case,
Idaho abortion trial continues as medical professionals take the stand
Wednesday marked the second day of testimony in the Adkins v. Idaho trial, with Idaho medical professionals arguing that Idaho’s restrictive abortion laws complicate doctors' ability to provide critical care.
Update on Idaho's near-total abortion ban trial
The trial over Idaho's near-total abortion ban continued in Boise on Wednesday. The four women involved in the case are asking a judge to clarify and expand exceptions to women who need medical abortions in order to save their lives.
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Doctors describe confusion and concern over Idaho's abortion laws during trial
Idaho's abortion bans permit doctors to perform abortions to prevent the death of a pregnant woman, but not to preserve her ...
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Medical professionals testify Idaho's abortion laws put patients health at risk
On Day 3 of Adkins v. Idaho, physicians testified about the impact of Idaho's abortion laws on patient care and medical ...