Late Thursday, a three-judge panel of the Tennessee Chancery Court unanimously agreed that the unclear exception to Tennessee’s abortion ban is preventing women in the state from getting medically necessary abortion care. This decision means that Tennessee physicians can treat their patients who are experiencing certain dire pregnancy complications and fetal diagnoses without fear of disciplinary action.
Author: Center for Reproductive Rights
The Center for Reproductive Rights is a global human rights organization of attorneys and advocates working to ensure reproductive rights are protected in law as fundamental human rights for the dignity, equality, health and well-being of every person.