By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave a comment 0comments Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/judge-strikes-down-new-federal-abortion-rule Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Judge strikes down new federal abortion rule Politics Nov 6, 2019 12:09 PM EDT NEW YORK — A federal judge in New York has struck down a rule letting health care clinicians object to providing abortions and other services on moral or religious grounds. Judge Paul A. Engelmayer ruled Wednesday in Manhattan. The ruling came after health organizations and others sued the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Others opposing the rule include women’s groups, organizations and states. READ MORE: What the new religious exemptions law means for your health care The rule let clinicians object to providing abortions and other services that conflict with their moral and religious beliefs. Engelmayer says his ruling came in three consolidated lawsuits. One consists of 19 states, the District of Columbia and three local governments. Plaintiffs had argued that the rule was unconstitutional. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
NEW YORK — A federal judge in New York has struck down a rule letting health care clinicians object to providing abortions and other services on moral or religious grounds. Judge Paul A. Engelmayer ruled Wednesday in Manhattan. The ruling came after health organizations and others sued the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Others opposing the rule include women’s groups, organizations and states. READ MORE: What the new religious exemptions law means for your health care The rule let clinicians object to providing abortions and other services that conflict with their moral and religious beliefs. Engelmayer says his ruling came in three consolidated lawsuits. One consists of 19 states, the District of Columbia and three local governments. Plaintiffs had argued that the rule was unconstitutional. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now