Remaining Claims Dropped After Win on Abortion, Transgender Rules

Two evangelical organizations dropped the remainder of their case against Biden-era rules after winning a permanent injunction for requirements around coverage for abortion, in vitro fertilization, and gender-affirming care.

The Dr. James Dobson Family Institute and United in Purpose agreed to dismiss their six remaining claims Monday.

Judge Reed O’Connor of the US District Court for the Northern District of Texas concluded in August that the groups’ religious rights under the Religious Freedom Restoration Act were violated by a US Department of Health and Human Services rule requiring employers to cover abortion and gender-affirming care in employee health plans under ...