Catholic Hospital in Eureka Agrees to Provide Emergency Abortions After Lawsuit

Catholic Hospital in Eureka Agrees to Provide Emergency Abortions After Lawsuit

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Updated 15 days ago

Legal and Policy Changes

Providence St. Joseph Hospital in , reached a temporary agreement to comply with state laws on emergency abortion care following a lawsuit by Attorney General .

The hospital's policy change comes after allegations it denied care to a pregnant woman, risking her life, by refusing an emergency abortion due to a detectable fetal heartbeat.

Background and Impact

The lawsuit, prompted by the hospital's refusal to provide care to Anna Nusslock, highlights the challenges California faces in enforcing abortion rights amidst religious exemptions.

Despite California's strong abortion protections, the case underscores the ongoing legal and ethical debates surrounding abortion services in healthcare facilities.
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