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Federal Judge Bans Obamacare Abortion and Transgender Care Mandate

SOURCE: (Decision Magazine)

A federal district court judge in Texas ruled this week that Obamacare regulations mandating medical facilities provide abortion and transgender care services violates the rights of private healthcare providers and insurers who do not facilitate such services because of their religious beliefs.

In his ruling on Tuesday, Judge Reed O’Connor effectively made permanent the preliminary injunction he issued in December 2016 that prevented the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) from applying the Obama administration’s re-definition of “sex” discrimination to include denying persons access to transgender care and abortions.

Christian health provider Franciscan Alliance joined a group of states and religious plaintiffs and filed a lawsuit in August 2016 claiming that the federal Office of Civil Rights’(OCR) re-definition of discrimination “on the basis of sex” to include “gender identity” and “termination of pregnancy” violated the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA).

O’Connor also ruled that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) requirement, coupled with the OCR’s expanded definition of “sex” as a protected class to include LGBTQ persons, created a “substantial burden” on healthcare providers and insurers to perform and cover gender transition procedures and abortions in violation of their religious beliefs.

In his Oct. 15 opinion, O’Connor stated further that the federal government failed to cite a compelling governmental interest to support the inclusion of gender identity and termination of pregnancy in its “sex” discrimination prohibitions.

In a written statement, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton praised the ruling: “HHS lacked the legal authority to re-write a number of federal laws that prevent sex discrimination and protect religious freedom, especially when it sought to do so by forcing doctors to perform—and American taxpayers to pay for—controversial medical procedures that are contrary to the religious and moral beliefs of millions across our nation.”

O’Connor’s ruling is expected to be appealed by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) to the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Meanwhile, the Supreme Court last week heard oral arguments on whether the prohibition of sex discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act includes discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.  A ruling by the high court is expected next summer and could have implications on O’Connor’s ruling.

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SOURCE: (Decision Magazine)

A federal district court judge in Texas ruled this week that Obamacare regulations mandating medical facilities provide abortion and transgender care services violates the rights of private healthcare providers and insurers who do not facilitate such services because of their religious beliefs.

In his ruling on Tuesday, Judge Reed O’Connor effectively made permanent the preliminary injunction he issued in December 2016 that prevented the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) from applying the Obama administration’s re-definition of “sex” discrimination to include denying persons access to transgender care and abortions.

Christian health provider Franciscan Alliance joined a group of states and religious plaintiffs and filed a lawsuit in August 2016 claiming that the federal Office of Civil Rights’(OCR) re-definition of discrimination “on the basis of sex” to include “gender identity” and “termination of pregnancy” violated the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA).

O’Connor also ruled that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) requirement, coupled with the OCR’s expanded definition of “sex” as a protected class to include LGBTQ persons, created a “substantial burden” on healthcare providers and insurers to perform and cover gender transition procedures and abortions in violation of their religious beliefs.

In his Oct. 15 opinion, O’Connor stated further that the federal government failed to cite a compelling governmental interest to support the inclusion of gender identity and termination of pregnancy in its “sex” discrimination prohibitions.

In a written statement, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton praised the ruling: “HHS lacked the legal authority to re-write a number of federal laws that prevent sex discrimination and protect religious freedom, especially when it sought to do so by forcing doctors to perform—and American taxpayers to pay for—controversial medical procedures that are contrary to the religious and moral beliefs of millions across our nation.”

O’Connor’s ruling is expected to be appealed by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) to the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Meanwhile, the Supreme Court last week heard oral arguments on whether the prohibition of sex discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act includes discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.  A ruling by the high court is expected next summer and could have implications on O’Connor’s ruling.

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Left Media Descends Into Panic As Homeschool Mom Runs For NC Superintendent

Obviously, the establishment was not pleased with Morrow referring to public schools as “indoctrination centers” and blasting them for brainwashing children with “socialism.” Voters, however, loved her honest approach, giving her an upset victory against an establishment bigwig who was expected to win easily. 

The World Is Only Going To Get Rougher, But Greater Things Are Still Ahead For Believers

Over and over the Bible directs our minds to the future. This practice enables us to face the present without being overwhelmed by temporary circumstances that are unpleasant or painful. Our future is one of fullness of joy and pleasures forevermore.

untitled artwork 6391

Purim: Jewish Survival Isn’t Contingent On The World’s Hostility, But The Power Of God

Today, we have the same spirit of the annihilation of the Jews coming from the same part of the world. Modern Iranian leaders are obsessed with the spirit of Haman even today. We don’t need an Esther in the palace anymore. We need the prayers of the saints worldwide.

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