Key facts
- A federal judge ruled Idaho's near-total abortion ban unconstitutional.
- The judge stated the ban violates the 14th Amendment by not allowing abortions for broader health risks.
- The ruling blocks prosecution of doctors for performing abortions to protect a pregnant person's health or prevent self-harm.
- A U.S. appeals court revived a Justice Department subpoena for data from QueerDoc.
- QueerDoc provides gender-affirming care for transgender youth.
- The appeals court ruled administration policy goals can align with enforcement priorities.
- A federal judge allowed the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status for nearly 1,100 Somalis.
- The decision allows for the deportation of these Somalis.
- The judge's decision follows a Supreme Court ruling limiting judicial review of such actions.
A federal judge has ruled Idaho's near-total abortion ban unconstitutional, stating that it violates the 14th Amendment by not providing adequate exceptions for abortions related to broader health risks or to prevent self-harm. This ruling effectively blocks the prosecution of doctors who perform abortions under these circumstances. The judge's decision centers on the argument that the ban's narrow exceptions are insufficient to protect the health and well-being of pregnant individuals.
In a separate legal development, a U.S. appeals court has revived a subpoena issued by the Justice Department to QueerDoc, a provider of gender-affirming care for transgender youth. The court determined that the administration's policy objectives can be consistent with its enforcement priorities, allowing the subpoena to proceed. This decision permits the Justice Department to obtain data from the provider.
Furthermore, a federal judge has allowed the Trump administration to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nearly 1,100 Somali nationals. This decision clears the path for the deportation of these individuals from the United States. The ruling is influenced by a recent Supreme Court decision that restricts the scope of judicial review for such administrative actions.