/tags/conscience-rights conscience rights en-US Copyright Wed, 06 Nov 2019 17:32:53 GMT /2019-11-06/judge-scraps-conscience-rule-protecting-doctors-who-deny-care-for-religious-reasons The U.S. judge found that the Trump administration's rule violates the law in "numerous, fundamental, and far-reaching" ways. Critics said the rule prioritized providers over patients. Wed, 06 Nov 2019 17:32:53 GMT /2019-11-06/judge-scraps-conscience-rule-protecting-doctors-who-deny-care-for-religious-reasons Selena Simmons-Duffin, Colin Dwyer /2019-07-01/courts-order-delay-of-trump-administrations-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. Mon, 01 Jul 2019 19:30:59 GMT /2019-07-01/courts-order-delay-of-trump-administrations-health-care-conscience-rights-rule Selena Simmons-Duffin