US EditionAlabama can't prosecute groups who help women travel to get an abortion, federal judge says
- A federal judge ruled that Alabama's attorney general cannot prosecute groups aiding women traveling for abortions out of state.
- The ruling stated that such prosecutions would breach the First Amendment and a person's right to travel.
- Jenice Fountain, executive director of Yellowhammer Fund, stated, 'Today is a good day for pregnant Alabamians who need lawful out-of-state abortion care.'
- The judge compared prosecuting efforts to restricting Alabamians from planning trips for legal activities like bachelor parties in Las Vegas.
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Federal Judge Blocks Alabama Law Criminalizing Those Who Aid Abortion Access
In a victory for reproductive rights, a federal judge has ruled Alabama cannot criminally prosecute individuals or healthcare providers who help pregnant people to travel out of state to obtain abortions. Alabama has a total abortion ban with no exceptions for rape or incest.
Alabama can’t prosecute people who help abortion-seekers access out-of-state care
A federal district court in Alabama determined on March 31 that people who help abortion-seekers travel to other states for pregnancy terminations will not face criminal prosecution. The ruling came after the Alabama attorney general threatened to prosecute anybody who aids abortion-seekers across state lines. Alabama bans abortion in any stage of pregnancy, with no exceptions for incest or rape. The lawsuit was filed in 2023 by the Yellowhamme…
Some Much-Needed Good News Out of Alabama
Since 2022, abortion funds and advocates in Alabama have had their hands tied amid ongoing threats from the state’s attorney general to criminalize abortion-related travel and support. This week, a federal judge settled the legal dispute and ruled that the state can’t prosecute people for getting abortions in states where it’s legal, nor for helping people travel to get this care. “Alabama’s criminal jurisdiction does not reach beyond its border…
Judge rules Alabama can't prosecute groups helping patients get abortions elsewhere
Although most abortions remain illegal in Alabama, the decision allows doctors and advocacy groups to tell patients about abortion options in other states, and help with travel and other costs
Federal Judge Halts Alabama’s Effort to Target Interstate Abortion Care
A federal court has ruled that Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall and district attorneys cannot take legal action against people who help pregnant Alabamians access abortion care in states where it remains legal. The court determined that such threats violated both the First Amendment right to free expression and the constitutional right to interstate travel. “At its core… Source
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