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Texas sues Biden administration to try to block a federal rule that shields the medical records of women from criminal investigations if they cross state lines to seek abortion (apnews.com)

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The lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services seeks to overturn a regulation that was finalized in April. In the suit filed Wednesday in Lubbock, Republican state Attorney General Ken Paxton accused the federal government of attempting to “undermine” the state’s law enforcement capabilities. It appears to be the first legal challenge from a state with an abortion ban that took effect after the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2022 ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade and ended the nationwide right to abortion.

The rule essentially prohibits state or local officials from gathering medical records related to reproductive health care for a civil, criminal or administrative investigation from providers or health insurers in a state where abortion remains legal. It is intended to protect women who live in states where abortion is illegal.

In a statement, HHS declined comment on the lawsuit but said the rule “stands on its own.”

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[–] CaptObvious@literature.cafe 12 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Those records are already protected by HIPAA, aren’t they? And Texas state courts have no jurisdiction outside the state of Texas. What’s he trying to do? Remind independents and moderate Republicans to vote for Harris?

[–] Midnitte@beehaw.org 10 points 2 months ago

Remind independents and moderate Republicans to vote for Harris?

Here's hoping...