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Idaho's abortion ban is so vague even the judge says he can't understand it
- A federal trial opened over Idaho's near-total abortion ban as Dr. Stacy Seyb seeks medical exemptions.
- The case argues doctors should be allowed abortions to prevent permanent health decline or death by suicide.
- Idaho law permits abortions only to prevent the death of the mother, not to protect health.
- The trial highlighted doctors sending patients out of state for conditions previously treatable in Idaho.
- Judge B. Lynn Winmill noted the life-of-the-mother exception remains ambiguous.
- State officials argued the Supreme Court rejects a constitutional right to abortion.
- The trial included questions about how mental health affects pregnancy decisions.
- Dr. Marcela Smid from Utah testified on risks when stopping certain medications during pregnancy.
- Idaho lawmakers have largely refused to modify the abortion laws despite calls for change.
- The trial is one of several lawsuits challenging Idaho’s abortion ban.
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