Courts Order Delay Of Trump Administration's Health Care 'Conscience Rights' Rule
The rule was intended to protect health care workers who refuse to assist in procedures like abortion because of religious or moral beliefs. Plaintiffs argue the rule could put patient safety at risk.
The federal government's rule designed to support health workers who opt out of providing care that violates their moral or religious beliefs will not go into effect in July as scheduled. The effective date has been delayed by four months, according to court orders.
The "" rule was originally issued in May by the Department of Health and Human Services' Office for Civil Rights. It aligns with that office's and would put new
