Supreme Court wrestles with abortion clash over emergency room treatment for pregnant women

 The Supreme Court on Wednesday appeared divided as it grappled with whether provisions of Idaho’s near-total abortion ban unlawfully conflict with a federal law aimed at ensuring certain standards for emergency medical care for patients, including pregnant women.

Some conservative justices, who have a 6-3 majority, appeared skeptical about a lawsuit filed by the Biden administration arguing that the state ban restricts potentially life-saving treatment for women suffering complications during pregnancy.

Liberal members of the court appeared to back the administration’s position.

The justices are weighing an appeal brought by Idaho officials who are contesting a lawsuit filed by the Biden administration over abortion access in emergency situations.