The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania has ruled 4-3 that the state’s ban on using public funds for abortion care is unconstitutional, affirming that the law violates the Equal Rights Amendment of the Pennsylvania Constitution. This decision arose from a challenge by medical providers regarding a provision from the 1982 Pennsylvania Abortion Control Act. The majority opinion, written by Judge Matthew S. Wolf, emphasizes the fundamental right to reproductive autonomy. Dissenting judges voiced concerns about the implications of the ruling. Governor Josh Shapiro expressed his support for the decision, highlighting the importance of access to reproductive care regardless of income.
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