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Judge Blocks Alabama's Abortion Prosecution, Upholds Travel Rights

4/1/2025

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In a landmark ruling, Judge Myron H. Thompson has blocked Alabama from prosecuting doctors and organizations aiding patients seeking abortions out of state. This decision upholds First Amendment rights and the constitutional right to travel, standing firm against Attorney General Steve Marshall's attempts to enforce the state's stringent abortion laws.

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In a landmark ruling, Judge Myron H. Thompson has blocked Alabama from prosecuting doctors and organizations aiding patients seeking abortions out of state. This decision upholds First Amendment rights and the constitutional right to travel, standing firm against Attorney General Steve Marshall's attempts to enforce the state's stringent abortion laws.