(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — A three-judge panel heard arguments Thursday on throwing out a lawsuit challenging Tennessee’s abortion ban as well as a motion to block part of the ban. The case stems from a lawsuit filed by seven women and two doctors against the state […]
Tennessee Supreme Court/YouTube(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) A three-judge panel heard arguments Thursday on throwing out a lawsuit challenging Tennessee s abortion ban as well as a motion to block part of the ban.The case stems from a lawsuit filed by seven women and two doctors against the state over its abortion bans. The judges are reviewing a motion to dismiss the lawsuit and a motion for a temporary injunction against the ban as it applies to dangerous pregnancy complications.Tennessee ceased nearly all abortion services when a trigger ban went into effect in August 2022, after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. The state is one of 14 to cease nearly all abortions.Performing or attempting to perform an abortion is a Class C felony in the state.The panel, consisting of three women, said it will not issue a ruling Thursday. A ruling in writing is expected after they have reviewed the case.In the lawsuit, the women allege they were denied "necessary and potentially life-savi
Tennessee Supreme Court/YouTube(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) A three-judge panel heard arguments Thursday on throwing out a lawsuit challenging Tennessee s abortion ban as well as a motion to block part of the ban.The case stems from a lawsuit filed by seven women and two doctors against the state over its abortion bans. The judges are reviewing a motion to dismiss the lawsuit and a motion for a temporary injunction against the ban as it applies to dangerous pregnancy complications.Tennessee ceased nearly all abortion services when a trigger ban went into effect in August 2022, after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. The state is one of 14 to cease nearly all abortions.Performing or attempting to perform an abortion is a Class C felony in the state.The panel, consisting of three women, said it will not issue a ruling Thursday. A ruling in writing is expected after they have reviewed the case.In the lawsuit, the women allege they were denied "necessary and potentially life-savi
Tennessee Supreme Court/YouTube(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) A three-judge panel heard arguments Thursday on throwing out a lawsuit challenging Tennessee s abortion ban as well as a motion to block part of the ban.The case stems from a lawsuit filed by seven women and two doctors against the state over its abortion bans. The judges are reviewing a motion to dismiss the lawsuit and a motion for a temporary injunction against the ban as it applies to dangerous pregnancy complications.Tennessee ceased nearly all abortion services when a trigger ban went into effect in August 2022, after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. The state is one of 14 to cease nearly all abortions.Performing or attempting to perform an abortion is a Class C felony in the state.The panel, consisting of three women, said it will not issue a ruling Thursday. A ruling in writing is expected after they have reviewed the case.In the lawsuit, the women allege they were denied "necessary and potentially life-savi
Tennessee Supreme Court/YouTube(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) A three-judge panel heard arguments Thursday on throwing out a lawsuit challenging Tennessee s abortion ban as well as a motion to block part of the ban.The case stems from a lawsuit filed by seven women and two doctors against the state over its abortion bans. The judges are reviewing a motion to dismiss the lawsuit and a motion for a temporary injunction against the ban as it applies to dangerous pregnancy complications.Tennessee ceased nearly all abortion services when a trigger ban went into effect in August 2022, after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. The state is one of 14 to cease nearly all abortions.Performing or attempting to perform an abortion is a Class C felony in the state.The panel, consisting of three women, said it will not issue a ruling Thursday. A ruling in writing is expected after they have reviewed the case.In the lawsuit, the women allege they were denied "necessary and potentially life-savi