Recent opinion of the Supreme Court in Dobbs v. The Jackson Women’s Health Organization does not preclude the Department of Defense from continuing to provide women’s health to members of staff, trustees, other beneficiaries and DOD non-military personnel, the secretary of labor protection and preparation said. in the memo released today.
Gilbert R. Cisneros Jr. noted that under the existing union law the DOD can only perform or pay for an abortion if the mother’s life is endangered if the fetus is transported in time, or the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest – it is said. “closed abortion.”
The current Supreme Court ruling does not prohibit the DOD from aborting these aborted pregnancies, in accordance with federal law, he wrote.
“There will be no errors in this maintenance,” Cisneros said.
“Health care providers will continue to adhere to existing departmental policy,” he continued, adding that military medical facilities will take steps to ensure the continuity of care.
Cisneros said it is a position of the Justice Department that has long held that countries often refrain from prosecuting civil servants who are performing their legal duties in accordance with federal law.
DOD will work with the Justice Department to ensure that it receives advice from government employees and staff members if needed and appropriate, he wrote.
No Impact on Leave Policies
The Supreme Court ruling also does not affect DOD’s holiday plans, Cisneros said. See the article : Dobbs rule is an attack on women’s health, a healthy health culture.
“Existing departmental policy allows working-class members to travel as needed to obtain abortion assistance,” she said. This trip can be funded by government grants, a legal trip for a closed abortion, or in any other case, which can be done as a regular vacation on a member‘s salary.
“Getting a quick break or rest remains unchanged for all staff members,” Cisneros said.
DOD non-military personnel may continue to use sick leave or other forms of leave as required to protect themselves or family members, he said. Sick leave can also be used to cover trips that may be required to receive any type of treatment.
DOD, the military departments and the DOD Office of General Counsel will continue to review DOD’s current policies and procedures in response to changes in national laws to determine any wrongdoing on the DOD. Further guidance will be provided as appropriate.
“As always, we will do everything in our power to ensure the safety and well-being of each member of our team,” Cisneros wrote.
