A U.S. Supreme Court opinion erroneously — and briefly — posted on the court’s website suggests the court will allow abortions in medical emergencies in Idaho, according to Bloomberg News, which obtained a copy of the opinions.
If the court indeed rules in this manner, the decision would reinstate a lower court ruling that allowed hospitals in the state to perform emergency abortions to protect the life of the mother.
It is unclear if the opinion is the final one. If the 6-3 opinion holds, the court will dismiss the appeal from Idaho without considering the core issues in the case. Justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito and Neil Gorsuch are dissenting, according to Bloomberg. The Supreme Court is expected to release final opinions Thursday and Friday.
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