Abortion bill in Wisconsin struck down by US federal judge

[Geee]

UK Independent:

A federal judge in Wisconsin has ruled that a law in that state that can make it difficult for women to get abortions is unconstitutional, a ruling that could set precedent for several other states fighting a similar legal battle.

 

A Wisconsin law passed in 2013 required doctors who perform abortions at have admitting privileges at nearby hospitals, a rule that can limit a doctor’s ability to perform abortions. If a doctor was not allowed to perform at the local hospital, the law would not allow the abortion.

 

US District Judge William Conley on Friday ruled that restricting the procedure to a local hospital was unconstitutional because no evidence proved that it was safer to have an abortion at a local hospital. The judge also said abortion doctors should not be treated differently than doctors who perform more risky surgeries.

 

 

 

@Rheo @clearvision Didn't a similiar bill get approval by the Federal Judge in your area??

[Cyber_Liberty]

This isn't good. Now, victims of botched abortions will have to go to the ER, a much more dangerous place than regular admissions.

[clearvision]

I believe this still exists in Texas, but have not paid much attention.

[Geee]

I believe this still exists in Texas, but have not paid much attention.

IIRC some one took it to the Federal courts in your area and they found it constitutional. Two federal courts, two different outcomes means it will probably go to the Supremes. (We'll see what Diana Ross says )

[Rheo]

Texas dr.'s must have admitting rights to a hospital within 30 miles of where they kill babies.