Jackson Women 's Health Organization filed for the action in response to a new state law . The law requires abortion providers to be OB/GYNs and have area hospital privileges . In addition, it says that women who are seeking abortions should not be forced into an emergency room unless they can prove their life is at risk or if there is evidence of severe fetal abnormalities. Mississippi is one of the toughest states on the abortion-rights movement . `` We will speak with our attorneys regarding our game plan , '' legislation 's sponsor says .
Jackson Women 's Health Organization filed for the action in response to a new state law . The law requires abortion providers to be OB/GYNs and have area hospital privileges . In addition, it says that women who are seeking abortions should not be forced into an emergency room unless they can prove their life is at risk or if there is evidence of severe fetal abnormalities. `` We will speak with our attorneys regarding our game plan , '' legislation 's sponsor says .