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"EVERYONE KNOWS I WOULD NOT SUPPORT A FEDERAL ABORTION BAN, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, AND WOULD, IN FACT, VETO IT."

A national abortion ban is "just not a reality."

Trump "has been very clear that he will NOT sign a federal ban when he is back in the White House."

"I don't think we'll get 60 votes in the Senate for any kind of national legislation [on a federal abortion ban]."

"[U]nless something really unusual happens in this election, neither side is going to have the votes in Congress to pass a national law [on abortion]."

Many elected Republicans "support policies that would devastate our communities, including potentially a nationwide abortion ban."

"[I]f Republicans get into power, they will not hesitate to push for a national abortion ban."

"There is very little doubt that Trump will sign a national abortion ban."

"[I]f Donald Trump were to be re-elected, he will sign a national abortion ban."

If Donald Trump wins the election, "there will be an abortion ban in our country; that's a guarantee."

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The Trump administration on Tuesday rescinded Biden-era guidance that directed hospitals to provide emergency abortions — including in states where abortion is otherwise banned — when necessary to stabilize patients' medical conditions.

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The Trump administration on Tuesday rescinded Biden-era guidance that directed hospitals to provide emergency abortions — including in states where abortion is otherwise banned — when necessary to stabilize patients' medical conditions.

The guidance, issued in July 2022 weeks after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, interpreted the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) as requiring Medicare-participating hospitals to provide stabilizing care, including abortions.

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The guidance, issued in July 2022 weeks after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, interpreted the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) as requiring Medicare-participating hospitals to provide stabilizing care, including abortions.

In its press release Tuesday, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) stated the previous guidance "does not reflect the policy of this administration" and pledged to "rectify any perceived legal confusion and instability created by the former administration's actions."

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In its press release Tuesday, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) stated the previous guidance "does not reflect the policy of this administration" and pledged to "rectify any perceived legal confusion and instability created by the former administration's actions."

EMTALA, passed in 1986, requires emergency rooms that receive Medicare funding to provide examination and stabilizing treatment for all patients. Almost all emergency rooms in the United States rely on some degree of Medicare funding.

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EMTALA, passed in 1986, requires emergency rooms that receive Medicare funding to provide examination and stabilizing treatment for all patients. Almost all emergency rooms in the United States rely on some degree of Medicare funding.

Following the overturning of Roe v. Wade, the Biden administration had sued Idaho over its near-total abortion ban, arguing it conflicted with federal requirements for stabilizing treatment. The Trump administration dropped that lawsuit in March.

Following the overturning of Roe v. Wade, the Biden administration had sued Idaho over its near-total abortion ban, arguing it conflicted with federal requirements for stabilizing treatment. The Trump administration dropped that lawsuit in March.

Nancy Northup, president of the Center for Reproductive Rights, said the rollback “feeds fear and confusion” and endangers women. Marjorie Dannenfelser, president of SBA Pro-Life America, called the prior policy “confusing” and blamed “delayed care.”

Nancy Northup, president of the Center for Reproductive Rights, said the rollback “feeds fear and confusion” and endangers women. Marjorie Dannenfelser, president of SBA Pro-Life America, called the prior policy “confusing” and blamed “delayed care.”

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The guidance, issued in July 2022 weeks after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, interpreted the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act as requiring Medicare-participating hospitals to provide stabilizing care including abortions.</span

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The guidance, issued in July 2022 weeks after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, interpreted the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act as requiring Medicare-participating hospitals to provide stabilizing care including abortions.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services stated the previous guidance "does not reflect the policy of this administration" and pledged to "rectify any perceived legal confusion and instability created by the former administration's actions".</span

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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services stated the previous guidance "does not reflect the policy of this administration" and pledged to "rectify any perceived legal confusion and instability created by the former administration's actions".

EMTALA, passed in 1986, requires emergency rooms that receive Medicare funding to provide examination and stabilizing treatment for all patients, with nearly all emergency rooms in the United States relying on Medicare funds.</span

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EMTALA, passed in 1986, requires emergency rooms that receive Medicare funding to provide examination and stabilizing treatment for all patients, with nearly all emergency rooms in the United States relying on Medicare funds.

The Biden administration had sued Idaho over its abortion law, arguing it conflicted with federal requirements for stabilizing treatment, but the Trump administration dropped that lawsuit in March.</span

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The Biden administration had sued Idaho over its abortion law, arguing it conflicted with federal requirements for stabilizing treatment, but the Trump administration dropped that lawsuit in March.

An Associated Press investigation found that even with Biden's guidance, dozens of pregnant women were being turned away from emergency rooms, including some who needed emergency abortions.</span

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An Associated Press investigation found that even with Biden's guidance, dozens of pregnant women were being turned away from emergency rooms, including some who needed emergency abortions.

Rescinding this guidance will cause women to die in emergency rooms by creating dangerous confusion for doctors treating pregnancy emergencies. The Trump administration is abandoning pregnant patients in crisis, forcing providers to choose between saving lives and avoiding criminal prosecution in states with abortion bans.

Rescinding this guidance will cause women to die in emergency rooms by creating dangerous confusion for doctors treating pregnancy emergencies. The Trump administration is abandoning pregnant patients in crisis, forcing providers to choose between saving lives and avoiding criminal prosecution in states with abortion bans.

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This decision corrects Biden's radical overreach that forced hospitals and pro-life doctors to perform abortions against their conscience. The guidance twisted a law designed to protect mothers and babies into an abortion mandate, creating confusion where none existed. Every state already has life-of-the-mother exceptions, making this federal interference unnecessary and harmful.

This decision corrects Biden's radical overreach that forced hospitals and pro-life doctors to perform abortions against their conscience. The guidance twisted a law designed to protect mothers and babies into an abortion mandate, creating confusion where none existed. Every state already has life-of-the-mother exceptions, making this federal interference unnecessary and harmful.

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