The court noted that other cases showed that permanent protections are warranted.
By Kevin J. Jones, CNA,
WASHINGTON — A federal appellate court on Friday blocked a push to force doctors to perform abortions or sex-reassignment surgeries.
The decision against such a federal mandate was made on religious freedom grounds.
“This ruling is a major victory for conscience rights and compassionate medical care in America,” Joseph Davis, counsel at the legal group Becket, said on Aug. 26. …