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The Sacramento Bee
5 months ago
California

Supreme Court denies conservative challenge to California ban on conversion therapy

The Supreme Court declines to hear a challenge to bans on conversion therapy for LGBTQ children, leaving laws in California, Washington, and 20 other states intact.
The Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF), a Christian conservative legal advocacy group, represented Brian Tingley in the challenge and argued that prohibiting conversion therapy is a violation of the First Amendment. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Law

Idaho asks supreme court to decide on law penalizing abortion providers

The state of Idaho has asked the US Supreme Court to allow a law that penalizes abortion providers, sparking a potential return of the abortion debate.
Justice Elena Kagan has requested additional briefing in the case, and the justices may rule soon.
Idaho's near-total abortion ban is facing legal challenges for conflicting with government rules governing emergency care. [ more ]
Truthout
5 months ago
Law

Idaho Asks Supreme Court to Let State Prosecute Doctors, Ban Abortions

The state of Idaho, represented by the designated hate group Alliance Defending Freedom, is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to allow its strict abortion ban to take effect.
The Department of Justice sued Idaho over the law, arguing that it violated federal law requiring hospitals to provide emergency medical care, including abortions.
A district court found that Idaho's abortion ban was in violation of federal law and partially blocked the law from going into effect. [ more ]
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