Since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the federal right to abortion nearly two years ago, more than a dozen state legislatures have enacted laws that protect abortion providers and patients from out-of-state investigations. These statutes — shield laws — are typically passed in Democratic-led states. “It’s the states saying ‘We define abortion and gender-affirming care as protective […] The post Where abortion providers and patients are protected from out-of-state investigations appeared first
The 130th Maine Legislature takes up quarters at the spacious Augusta Civic Center to begin months of work that will be modified, and dominated, by the pandemic.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tennessee’s GOP-controlled Statehouse on Thursday gave their final approval to legislation penalizing adults who help minors receive gender-affirming care without parental consent, clearing the way for the first-in-the-nation proposal to be sent to Gov. Bill Lee’s desk for his signature. The bill mirrors almost the same language from a so-called anti-abortion […]
Tennessee's GOP-controlled Statehouse has given its final approval on legislation criminalizing adults who help minors receive gender-affirming care without parental consent.
Tennessee’s GOP-controlled Statehouse has given their final approval on legislation penalizing adults who help minors receive gender-affirming care without parental consent. Thursday s action clears the way for the first-in-the-nation proposal