The Church Amendment

The Church Amendment is a U.S. law passed in 1973 that protects healthcare providers from being forced to participate in abortions or sterilizations if they have moral or religious objections. It ensures that physicians, nurses, and other medical staff can refuse to perform or assist in these procedures without facing job discrimination or loss of funding for their institutions. Essentially, it upholds the rights of individuals and organizations to practice their beliefs in the field of healthcare while balancing the need for access to reproductive services.