‘I knew that threats would increase’: Clashes over abortion clinic safety intensify after Trump’s pardons
Democratic state lawmakers are trying to bolster protections, but those efforts are imperiled by legal fights. Read more at Politico
FACE Act
Trump DOJ’s limits on FACE Act enforcement fuel concern from abortion providers
Instead, the Justice Department now says it will no longer enforce violations of the statute, except in extraordinary circumstances — such as cases involving death or serious property damage. Read more at National Public Radio
Pardoned anti-abortion activists plan next steps
Trump’s FBI and DOJ dropped several ongoing investigations into threats against abortion clinics and issued a new memo signaling reduced enforcement going forward against such acts. Read more at Politico
Supreme Court asked to nix abortion clinic ‘bubble zones’ for protesters
Abortion opponents say restricting demonstrations infringes on the First Amendment, but abortion rights supporters say it safeguards patients and staff. Read more at NBC News
Post-Roe, anti-abortion groups target law protecting clinics from violence
The Face Act penalizes people for blockading and threatening abortion clinics. Anti-abortion activists want it repealed Read more at The Guardian