Tennessee judges say doctors can’t be disciplined for providing emergency abortions

By , Special to The Daily Memphian Updated: October 18, 2024 4:30 PM CT | Published: October 18, 2024 9:01 AM CT

The ruling also outlined specific pregnancy-related conditions that would now qualify as “medical necessity exceptions” under the ban, which currently does not include exceptions for fetal anomalies or for victims of rape or incest.

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