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Major Medical, Legal Groups Oppose Louisiana Abortion Law Before U.S. Supreme Court

In new amicus briefs, the American Medical Association and American Bar Association are among groups opposing the law, which is scheduled for oral arguments in March.

Several major medical groups and the American Bar Association are weighing in against a Louisiana abortion law set to go before the U.S. Supreme Court next year.

In a new amicus brief submitted to the court, the law – which requires doctors who

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