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HHS acts on violations of conscience protection (Credit: Pixabay.) Two U.S. bishop s committee said Dec. 17 they strongly commend the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services taking corrective action against a Vermont medical center and the state of California for violating federal conscience protection laws when it comes to abortion. WASHINGTON Two U.S. bishop’s committee said Dec. 17 they “strongly commend” the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services taking “corrective action” against a Vermont medical center and the state of California for violating federal conscience protection laws when it comes to abortion. In the first case, HHS’s Office for Civil Rights said Dec. 16 it has referred the University of Vermont Medical Center to the Department of Justice for a lawsuit over forcing a nurse to assist in an abortion procedure in violation of the nurse’s conscience rights. ....
Vermont Hospital Under Fire For Forcing Nurse To Do Abortion Despite Religious Beliefs Fetus under 18 weeks also feel termination pain Pixabay Abortion is a sensitive issue anywhere though there are regions where it is allowed. However, there is due diligence needed for hospitals carrying out, including the federal anti-discrimination statute known better as “Chuch Amendments.” This is a sensitive issue that the University of Vermont Medical Center is facing. The Justice Department filed a civil lawsuit against them for allegedly misleading and forcing a nurse to perform an abortion despite a conflict with the procedure due to her religious beliefs. The suit was filed at the Vermont Federal Court on Wednesday. ....
The Tablet December 18, 2020 (Left) New York Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee for Religious Liberty, (Right) Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann of Kansas City, Kan., chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities. (Photos: CNS/Gregory A. Shemitz) WASHINGTON (CNS) Two U.S. bishop’s committee said Dec. 17 they “strongly commend” the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services taking “corrective action” against a Vermont medical center and the state of California for violating federal conscience protection laws when it comes to abortion. In the first case, HHS’s Office for Civil Rights said Dec. 16 it has referred the University of Vermont Medical Center to the Department of Justice for a lawsuit over forcing a nurse to assist in an abortion procedure in violation of the nurse’s conscience rights. ....
17 Dec 2020 The Trump administration announced Wednesday its enforcement of federal conscience protection laws with regard to the funding of, and participation in, abortions. Vice President Mike Pence hosted a “Life Is Winning” event at the White House, during which HHS made the announcement of enforcement of the conscience protection laws. Pence said in his remarks at the event: I believe what we have demonstrated over these past four years is that when men and women who cherish the sanctity of life come together, let their voices be heard; when we rally behind great leaders at every level who will stand without apology for life, we can make extraordinary progress. ....