After the Supreme Court overturned Roe vs. WadeThe Biden administration issued Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA) guidelines, clarifying that emergency care also includes abortion care.
So why did the administration throw doctors under the bus, entrusting patients in need of treatment to hospitals despite clear violations?
This week Jess and Imani investigate the case of Jaci Statton, a perfect example of what's wrong with relying on EMTALA to enforce abortion rights.
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