"The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania ruled that a state law banning the use of public funds for abortions was unconstitutional, as it improperly restricted residents with lower incomes who receive state health care services."
"The law essentially banned abortion for people with lower incomes who depend on state support for medical care, creating significant barriers to access."
"The majority of judges on the court found the law unenforceable, as it violated the Equal Rights Amendment and other equal protection principles."
"Abortion rights proponents are celebrating the ruling, which overturns restrictions imposed by the Pennsylvania Abortion Control Act of 1982."
A Pennsylvania appellate court ruled that a law prohibiting the use of public funds for abortions was unconstitutional, as it disproportionately affected low-income individuals relying on state healthcare services. The ruling overturned restrictions from the Pennsylvania Abortion Control Act of 1982, which limited public funding for abortions to emergency cases. The court found the law unenforceable, violating the Equal Rights Amendment. Abortion remains legal in Pennsylvania, with restrictions after 24 weeks, but this ruling is a significant victory for abortion rights advocates.
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