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U.S. Supreme Court strikes down admitting-privilege restrictions

A law restricting doctors unduly burdened patients, said the nation’s high court in ruling against a Louisiana law limiting who could perform abortions.

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June 19, 2020: Advocacy spotlight on AMA affirms its commitment to defending LGBTQ+ rights

In the latest spotlight, the AMA affirms its commitment to defending LGBTQ+ rights.

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June 19, 2020: Judicial Advocacy Update

Court: Workers can't be fired over gender identity, sexual orientation and more Judicial Advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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DACA upheld, protecting 30,000 health care workers from deportation

U.S. Supreme Court rules that the Trump administration’s attempted rescission of DACA program was arbitrary and capricious in violation of federal law.

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AMA on U.S. Supreme Court’s DACA ruling

Our country relies on the skills and experiences of the hundreds of active physicians, plus medical students and residents who depend on DACA.

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Court: Workers can’t be fired over gender identity, sexual orientation

In a decision that may lead to better LGBTQ health, the Supreme Court ruled people can’t be fired because of their sexual orientation or gender identity.

Judicial Advocacy
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AMA statement on U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on Title VII cases

The AMA supports everyone’s access to quality, evidence-based health care regardless of gender or sexual orientation.

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May 22, 2020: Judicial Advocacy Update

Doctors to high court: Now is worst time to undo ACA coverage gains in the latest Judicial Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Pandemic underscores need for DACA as high court considers its fate

DACA-status physicians and other health professionals are on the front lines helping care for COVID-19 patients. The Supreme Court will soon decide their legal status.

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