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We shouldn't be surprised that we have to keep saying it, but here we say it: The Supreme Court (especially trained as lawyers) is not the same as doctors (especially trained as doctors). will soon make a decision on how pregnant patients in the emergency room can be treated. Moyle v. United States – integrated with idaho vs usa This is an Idaho lawsuit challenging EMTALA, the federal law that requires hospitals to do everything possible to stabilize people who walk through the ER doors with a medical emergency. This is the result. In some cases, this requires abortion care, which is intolerable to conservative supporters.
Ahead of next week's oral arguments, we look at what health care looks like for pregnant women facing medical emergencies now, and how this lawsuit threatens to undermine that care in the future. I wanted to know. This week, Dahlia Lithwick speaks with emergency physician Dr. Dara Kass about what EMTALA was created to do, what ER doctors are required to do, and if the state of Idaho wins this lawsuit. talk about what will happen.
Later in the show, Slate's Mark Joseph Stern joins us to discuss the hoopla over when, how and when Justice Sotomayor should step down, as well as the very gender-neutral story of keeping SCOTUS on track. Discuss specialized initiatives (more than ever).
In today's bonus episode exclusive to Slate Plus members, Dahlia and Mark… de facto Abortion is completely banned in Arizona. They also explain why the show's EMTALA case hasn't been as talked about as the recent mifepristone case. Subscribe to Slate Plus and listen now. Join to unlock exclusive SCOTUS analysis and weekly extended episodes of Amicus, plus listen ad-free on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe to Apple Podcasts today by clicking “Try Free” at the top of the show page. Or visit slate.com/amicusplus from anywhere.
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Dahlia Lithwick, one of America's leading legal commentators, tells the inspiring and heroic stories of female lawyers who fought and won against racism, sexism, and xenophobia during the Donald Trump era. I will tell you.
