In light of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, 18 states and Washington, D.C. have enacted abortion shield laws. These laws are designed to safeguard abortion providers and patients from civil and criminal repercussions imposed by states with restrictive abortion policies. The objective is to facilitate continued access to abortion services in shield states by preventing compliance with extradition orders, investigations, and professional penalties related to providing legally protected reproductive health care. Notably, legal challenges are currently being mounted in Texas and Louisiana regarding these laws, indicating their contentious position.
"Abortion shield laws are novel protections enacted in 18 states and Washington, D.C., providing legal safety for abortion providers and patients against states with bans."
"These laws aim to preserve abortion access by protecting multiple classes of people, including providers and patients, from civil and criminal actions."
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