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Idaho Can't Prosecute Doctors For Health-Protecting Abortions: Federal Judge

By HuffPost Women August 14, 2026 1 min read

A federal judge has made a ruling regarding Idaho's anti-abortion laws. U.S. District Judge B. Lynn Winmill found that the laws violate certain clauses of the 14th Amendment. The ruling specifically addresses the prosecution of doctors for performing abortions that are done to protect the health of the patient. Further details about the ruling and its implications can be found through HuffPost Women, which reported on the decision made by Judge Winmill.

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