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Crossing State Lines for Rights
New York Attorney General Letitia James is leading a 19-state attorney general coalition against Idaho’s new law, which aims to criminalize actions helping minors access abortion care in other states without parental consent. This move puts her at the forefront of a critical legal battle over abortion rights, especially in the wake of the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision.
Legal Showdown in the Ninth Circuit
The coalition has filed an amicus brief with the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, urging it to uphold a lower court’s injunction that blocked the Idaho law. The law’s reach extends beyond Idaho’s borders, potentially criminalizing health care providers and others in states like New York, where abortion is legal. This bold legal maneuver by AG James and her colleagues highlights the growing interstate conflict over abortion rights post-Dobbs.