High Court Brushes up Against Constitutional Abortion Access

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February 5th, 2024

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A recent state Supreme Court ruling side-stepped the question of constitutional abortion access in Pennsylvania, reviving discussion over a would-be ballot referendum mired in legislative gridlock. Five justices said Monday the Commonwealth Court erred when it dismissed a 2019 case brought by seven abortion providers challenging Medicaid coverage restrictions first established in 1982 and upheld in 1985. The 1982 law said abortions sought for reasons other than rape, incest, and life-threatening complications did not qualify for reimbursement. Get your Audible Membership today! (As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualified purchases)

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