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The court noted that other cases showed that permanent protections are warranted.
WASHINGTON — A federal appellate court on Friday blocked a push to force doctors to perform abortions or sex-reassignment surgeries.
The decision against such a federal mandate was made on religious freedom grounds.
“This ruling is a major victory for conscience rights and compassionate medical care in America,” Joseph Davis, counsel at the legal group Becket, said on Aug. 26.
“Doctors cannot do their jobs and comply with the Hippocratic Oath if the government requires them to perform harmful, irreversible procedures against their conscience and medical expertise,” he said.
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HHS Can’t Force Catholic Hospital Network to Perform Abortions, Gender Transitions, Court Says
WASHINGTON — A federal appellate court on Friday blocked a push to force doctors to perform abortions or sex-reassignment surgeries.
The decision against such a federal mandate was made on religious freedom grounds.
“This ruling is a major victory for conscience rights and compassionate medical care in America,” Joseph Davis, counsel at the legal group Becket, said on Aug. 26.
“Doctors cannot do their jobs and comply with the Hippocratic Oath if the government requires them to perform harmful, irreversible procedures against their conscience and medical expertise,” he said.
Continued below.
HHS Can’t Force Catholic Hospital Network to Perform Abortions, Gender Transitions, Court Says
