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Texas Defies Federal Guidance on Abortions
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Texas can defy federal guidance on emergency abortions, as ruled by a court panel, challenging EMTALA's interpretation. The ruling upholds Texas' ban on emergency abortions and extends its application nationwide, amidst a surge of lawsuits concerning abortion exceptions in states with abortion bans.
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