Alabama Loses Appeal on Coronavirus Abortion Restrictions

Alabama will remain partially blocked from imposing new restrictions on abortions in name of public health during the coronavirus pandemic, the Eleventh Circuit said.

Alabama State Health Officer Scott Harris mandated the postponement of “all dental, medical, or surgical procedures” except those “necessary to treat an emergency medical condition” or “to avoid serious harm from an underlying condition or disease, or necessary as a part of a patient’s ongoing and active treatment.”

The order is currently in effect until April 30, but may be extended. A violation would be a misdemeanor.

Planned Parenthood, the Alabama Women’s Center, and other abortion ...