VA to Allow Religious Accommodations for Employees Opposed to Abortions
The VA will allow religious accommodations for federal employees opposed to participating in the agency’s abortion services.
Abortion
DOJ Issues Legal Opinion Regarding VA Federal Employees Providing Abortions
The Justice Department has issued a legal opinion making its case for why it believes that the VA can legally provide abortion services even when they contradict state laws.
VA to Begin Offering Abortions in Certain Cases
For the first time in the agency’s history, the VA will begin offering abortion services in certain cases, even in states where it is not legal.
Rubio Says OPM Sick Leave Policy for Medical Travel May Violate Hyde Amendment
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) says that OPM’s sick leave policy allowing federal employees to travel out of state for medical care may violate the Hyde amendment.
Federal Employees Entitled to Sick Leave for Medical Travel After Abortion Ruling
OPM said that federal employees are entitled to sick leave to travel out of state for medical care, just days after the Supreme Court’s decision on abortions.
Group Wants Paid Leave for Federal Employees to Get Out of State Abortions
A group within the Justice Department is urging the Biden administration to give federal employees administrative leave to get abortions across state lines.
