A federal court has determined that Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall cannot legally act against individuals helping residents access abortions in states where the procedure remains legal. The court's ruling emphasizes the violation of both First Amendment rights and the right to interstate travel. The lawsuit, initiated by abortion providers amid threats from Marshall, aims to counter fears among medical professionals, deterring them from providing necessary support related to out-of-state abortions. This ruling represents a significant victory for reproductive rights advocates in Alabama.
The court's decision today should send a strong message to any and all anti-abortion politicians.
The ruling determined that threats against those helping Alabamians seek legal abortion care violate First Amendment and interstate travel rights.
At its core, this case is simply about whether a State may prevent people within its borders from going to another State... The court now answers no.
As medical professionals, we have an obligation to ensure that our patients have the information and support they need.
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