Reproductive rights groups revive abortion aid in Alabama after court victory [View all]

Reproductive rights groups have resumed helping Alabamians seeking out-of-state abortions after a ruling earlier this year from a federal judge.

U.S. District Judge Myron H. Thompson in April ruled that Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall’s threats to prosecute those who provide out-of-state abortion assistance violated both the First Amendment and the right to travel. The decision has not been appealed. Marshall’s office did not return a request for comment.

“Literally within the hour of us finding out that the lawsuit was decided and that we could resume opening, we had already provided funding assistance for our first client that we knew was in the works, because even while we were closed, people were still traveling to receive care. They just weren’t having as much assistance,” said Kelsea McLain, executive director of the Yellowhammer Fund, an organization in Alabama providing abortion funding and support.

Moments into the interview Tuesday, the call was briefly interrupted. It was someone calling for assistance, McLain said.



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