John Jennings : 16 Jul 2013 He says law purported to protect women , but instead bars them from medical care . Hospital privileges requirement an anti-abortion ruse . Abortion a very safe procedure , he says . On Monday , a federal court struck down Alabama 's medically unnecessary law that singles out doctors who provide abortions and requires them to secure admitting privileges at a local hospital . Jennings : Legislators who truly care about women 's safety will work to prevent these laws .
John Jennings : 16 Jul 2013 He says law purported to protect women , but instead bars them from medical care . Hospital privileges requirement an anti-abortion ruse . Abortion a very safe procedure , he says . Jennings : Legislators who truly care about women 's safety will work to prevent these laws .