California Sues Catholic Hospital for Denying Emergency Abortion Care
The state of California has filed a lawsuit against a Catholic hospital, alleging that it unlawfully denied a woman critical emergency abortion care despite a life-threatening situation. Attorney General Rob Bonta claims that the hospital's refusal directly jeopardized the patient's life, as the woman was reportedly hemorrhaging and needed immediate medical intervention. This legal action underscores ongoing tensions between state healthcare mandates and religious hospital policies regarding abortion services. The suit highlights the urgency and significance of providing necessary medical procedures in emergency situations, particularly when a patient's life is at risk.
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