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Lexington Abortion Clinic Takes "Time Out" Until Hearing

A Lexington clinic has put off performing abortions until a judge rules on a request from Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin's administration to close the clinic.

Fayette Circuit Judge Ernesto Scorsone is expected to rule on Tuesday on the state's request for a temporary injunction against the EMW Women's Clinic. The Bevin administration's Cabinet for Health and Family Services filed a lawsuit last week accusing the clinic of operating without a license. The lawsuit also says the clinic does not have a required transfer agreement with a local ambulance service.

Attorney Scott White, who is representing the clinic, says the clinic is not conceding that its services are improper, but rather are merely "taking a timeout" to wait for the ruling.