DOJ reverses Biden-era rule that allowed VA to commit abortions

.The Department of Justice (DOJ) has reversed a Biden-era decision that allowed the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to commit abortions at the expense of taxpayers. ...

Key Takeaways: In 2022, the DOJ's Office of Legal Counsel determined that federal law allows the VA to commit abortions on veterans at the expense of taxpayers at any point in pregnancy.

The Biden-era decision followed the overturning of Roe v. Wade in June 2022 and was an "unprecedented" departure from previous rules on abortion, the VA, and taxpayer dollars.

In August 2025, the VA issued a new rule that again prohibited abortion from VA medical benefits.

A memorandum released from DOJ Deputy Assistant Attorney General Josh Craddock on Monday confirmed that the VA "may not provide abortion services." ..

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