stock here: this is beyond absurd. My research is that 11% of women that attempt a pill driven abortion end up in the emergency room. AI disputes that
The feds need to prosecute these obvious transgression and attempts to subvert the laws of pro-life states.
https://www.mass.gov/doc/know-your-rights-shield-law/download?utm_source=chatgpt.com
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ChatGPT said:
Certainly! Here’s a detailed breakdown of “shield laws” in the context of abortion access via telemedicine:
What Are Abortion Shield Laws?
Abortion shield laws are state-level laws enacted in jurisdictions where abortion remains legal. They protect healthcare providers—especially those offering abortion via telemedicine—from legal consequences imposed by states where abortion is banned or heavily restricted.
Key Protections Provided by Shield Laws
According to the Center for Reproductive Rights, and other legal resources, shield laws may include:
Protection Against Out-of-State Prosecution and Investigations
Providers and facilitators (like telehealth platforms) cannot be subpoenaed, extradited, or compelled by another state’s law enforcement to participate in investigations for abortion services performed legally in the shielding state.
Wikipedia
Doctors for America
Protection from Professional Discipline
Clinicians are shielded from losing their license, facility privileges, or facing disciplinary actions for providing legally protected care—including reproductive services.
Them
Shield from Civil Liability
Providers are protected from civil lawsuits or enforcement of judgments from other states. Some laws allow the provider to pursue damages if sued out-of-state for running afoul of that state’s restrictions.
NEJM Evidence
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Medical Data Privacy
Laws safeguard patient and provider data, refusing cooperation with out-of-state subpoenas or enforcement of data-sharing for actions related to reproductive healthcare.
arXiv
Insurance Safeguards
Providers are protected from being denied malpractice coverage or facing premium hikes solely for offering shielded services.
Shield Laws in Practice
A number of states—including California, Colorado, Massachusetts, New York, Washington, and others—have passed such protective laws, often via legislation or state executive orders.
Wikipedia
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For instance:
Massachusetts’ Shield Law explicitly protects providers offering care—even via telehealth—where the patient is in another state.
The Michigan Independent
In New York, shield laws prevent cooperation with extradition requests and other legal actions against telehealth providers mailing abortion medications across state lines.
Aid Access, the nonprofit telemedicine provider, leverages these laws to safely mail abortion medications from protected states into states with near-total or telemedicine bans.