A lot of folks are asking about the Supreme Court case on EMTALA -- the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act.

Trust me, it's not as complicated as it might sound.
Here's what you need to know.

- EMTALA was enacted by Congress in 1986 to ensure public access to emergency services regardless of patients' ability to pay.

- After the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and allowed states to ban abortion, the Biden administration reminded hospitals that
EMTALA protects pregnant patients nationwide, including their access to emergency abortion care.

- By the end of 2022, both Texas and Idaho were fighting the Biden Administration in court to allow their abortion bans to override federal law.

- Fast forward to today: the U.S. Supreme Court is about to decide if states can ignore federal law and refuse to save patients' lives and health if
they need abortion care.

- What's next? No matter what the court decides, we will fight to make sure everyone, everywhere has access to safe, affordable reproductive
health care -- no matter what.

We need courts that will defend our fundamental rights and equal justice for all. Sign your name to join us in the call to reform our courts. [link removed]

We're keeping a close eye on this case and other cases that could affect reproductive health and rights. Thank you for staying informed and sticking with us.

Erin Carhart, Senior Director, Organizing, Training, and Campaigns
Planned Parenthood Federation of America



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