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New York Governor Kathy Hokul signed a new law on Monday to extend the legal protection of those who offer abortion in New York.
The bill came in response to a possible US Supreme Court ruling that could overturn the 1973 groundbreaking Roe v. Wade case that legalized abortion.
The leaked draft opinion of the Supreme Court’s decision ignited national protests and urged Congress to strengthen the security of Supreme Court judges.
“My friends, the sky is literally on the verge of falling next week or two, which is why we are here today,” Governor Hokul said in anticipation of the ruling. “The right to control our body should now be resolved, or I thought.”
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One new New York State law protects abortion providers from arrests, delivery, and legal proceedings in other states by prohibiting New York State from cooperating with district courts and law enforcement agencies in most scenarios. increase.
Under another new law, New York protects the rights of people seeking abortion treatment in the state.
People may sue for illegal interference with their right to assisted reproductive technology if they are subject to civil or criminal liability for seeking, accessing or providing an abortion by another person or group.
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Laws that protect abortion providers and care will come into effect soon.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.