The Thursday ruling also outlined specific pregnancy-related conditions that would now qualify as “medical necessity exceptions” under the ban.

In an ongoing court case, plaintiffs argue Tennessee's abortion ban is so vague doctors weren't performing medically necessary abortions out of fear.

The preliminary order from a three-judge panel of the Tennessee Chancery Court in Davidson County late on Thursday, said that abortion must be allowed if a pregnant woman's water

Three judges in Tennessee issued an injunction that temporarily protects doctors in the state from being disciplined for performing medically necessary abortions. The temporary injunction was issued Thursday in response to a lawsuit filed over a year ago seeking to stop Tennessee’s abortion ban and require officials to clarify the “medical necessity exemption” under