Tennessee Abortion Providers Join Fight Against Pandemic Orders

A Tennessee coronavirus emergency order that has the effect of banning abortion for women who are more than 11 weeks pregnant is unconstitutional, abortion providers in the state seeking permission to add the claim to an existing federal lawsuit said.

Adding the claim, rather than forcing the providers to file a new action, will promote judicial economy, Adams & Boyle PC told the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee Monday. The existing suit claims a law that requires women to first see their doctor at least 48 hours before obtaining an abortion is unconstitutional.

The move mirrors ...