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Medical shield laws protecting doctors and patients

The ‘Shield Laws’ Protecting Out-of-State Doctors and Patients

Health & Medicine, Healthcare Access & Equity, Law & Legal Affairs, Politics & Policy, Women's Rights & Reproductive Health /

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 […]

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Map showing US states with abortion travel restrictions

Interstate Travel for Abortion – What’s Being Criminalized and Where

Health & Reproductive Rights, Law & Legal Rights, Politics & Policy, Social Justice & Advocacy, Travel & Civil Liberties /

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

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Analyzing the Impact of BAIPA in Neonatal Care Settings

What Is the Born-Alive Infants Protection Act in Law?

Family Law, Health and Safety, Healthcare, Legal Rights /

The Born-Alive Infants Protection Act is a 2002 federal law that defines any infant born alive at any stage of development as a “person” and “individual” under U.S. law. It ensures legal recognition and protections for infants who show signs of life after an attempted abortion. This article explains BAIPA’s definition, purpose, and legal limits.

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