Idaho, abortion

Woman gives emotional testimony in Idaho abortion ban case
Kayla Smith, one of the plaintiffs in a lawsuit against Idaho's restrictive abortion ban, tells Nicole Valdez about "the most traumatic experience" of her life. She and five other women are suing the state to clarify and expand abortion exceptions.
Women suing over Idaho abortion ban say they felt like "medical refugees"
One couple took out a loan to cover the out-of-network costs of an abortion and drove eight hours to a hospital in the neighboring state.
Idaho defends its abortion ban in court. Here’s the state’s argument
In a packed Boise courtroom, Idaho attorney James Craig on Tuesday invoked macabre imagery of abortions as he defended the state’s near-total abortion ban. They’re “gruesome and barbaric medical procedures,
Idaho women tearfully recount nonviable pregnancy diagnoses under total abortion ban
Women took the stand in an Idaho courtroom on Tuesday, testifying about their nonviable pregnancies under the state's total abortion ban, as part of a lawsuit.
Women suing Idaho after they were denied abortions will tell their stories in court
Four women who are suing the state of Idaho after they were denied abortions will testify about their experiences. The case challenges Idaho's abortion ban and seeks clarity about exceptions.
Trial underway for lawsuit over Idaho's medical emergency abortion exceptions
An Idaho state court is hearing arguments from both sides in Adkins v. State of Idaho, a lawsuit filed by the Center for Reproductive Rights.In September 2023,
Women suing over Idaho's abortion ban describe dangerous pregnancies, becoming 'medical refugees'
BOISE, Idaho — Four women suing over Idaho's strict abortion bans told a judge Tuesday how excitement over their pregnancies turned to grief and fear after they learned their fetuses were not ...
Women denied 'medically necessary abortion' testifies against Idaho law
Four women denied abortions they say were "medically necessary" are testifying in hopes of overturning Idaho's abortion ban.
Idaho defends its abortion ban in Ada County trial. Here’s the state’s argument
The lawsuit against the state in the 4th Judicial District in Ada County was brought by several women and doctors who say the ban has harmed them. Craig said Idaho has an obligation to protect “unborn children” as he outlined the state’s case,
Idaho abortion trial continues as medical professionals take the stand
Wednesday marked the second day of testimony in the Adkins v. Idaho trial, with Idaho medical professionals arguing that Idaho’s restrictive abortion laws complicate doctors' ability to provide critical care.
Women forced out of Idaho for medically-needed abortions sue for clarification on ban
Four Idaho women say they had to leave the state to get the healthcare they needed for non-viable pregnancies. They are now suing Idaho, saying its strict abortion bans are unconstitutional and they’re asking for clarification on the laws’ few exceptions.
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Doctors describe confusion and concern over Idaho's abortion laws during trial
Idaho's abortion bans permit doctors to perform abortions to prevent the death of a pregnant woman, but not to preserve her ...
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Women suing Idaho over abortion ban detail dangerous pregnancies
BOISE, Idaho — Four women suing over Idaho’s strict abortion bans told a judge Tuesday how excitement over their ...
Idaho abortion law under fire after new lawsuit
BOISE, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — A group of women are suing the state of Idaho over abortion bans in situations of pregnancy ...