Politics & Policy

Shield laws in more than a dozen states and Washington, D.C., are designed to protect doctors and patients involved in abortion and other legally provided care from out-of-state investigations and penalties. These measures can block extradition requests, limit cooperation with foreign subpoenas, and restrict the use of local courts or agencies to enforce another state’s […]

The NetChoice lawsuit is a series of court challenges to state teen social media laws, and a ruling for NetChoice could invalidate many of these statutes nationwide. NetChoice argues the laws unconstitutionally restrict online speech and force platforms to police content. This article explains what the cases are, the legal issues, and what outcomes could […]

Since 2022, at least one state has enacted a law allowing civil suits for helping a minor travel for an abortion, and several others have proposed similar measures. Most current efforts focus on “aiding and abetting,” abortion pills, and out‑of‑state providers rather than criminalizing the pregnant person’s travel. This article explains what’s enforceable, where bills […]

The Supreme Court is poised to decide whether AI voice cloning can be stopped under existing rights like publicity and privacy, potentially setting a nationwide standard. That ruling would clarify what claims and remedies apply when your voice is copied without consent. This article explains the case, what’s at stake, and practical steps to protect […]