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The Unanswered Question At The Center Of The SCOTUS Idaho Abortion Decision

Charlotte Pence Bond
The Unanswered Question At The Center Of The SCOTUS Idaho Abortion Decision
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After the Biden administration attempted to apply federal statute to supersede an Idaho law protecting unborn life, the Supreme Court chose to dismiss Idaho’s cases and allow emergency abortions to take place in the state.

While proponents on both sides of the abortion debate have voiced their opinions on the matter, the decision of the court not to rule is concerning for reasons other than the ethical dilemma of abortion. The court had another serious question before it: Does the federal government have the ability to intervene in state law in this situation?

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