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What the Hell Is Abortion Trafficking Anyway?
May 10, 2024
In this podcast, Jess and Imani discuss Idaho's controversial abortion trafficking statute, which criminalizes actions related to minors seeking abortions out of state. They delve into the legal complexities, challenges in abortion access in Idaho, and the importance of adult support networks for teenagers seeking abortion care. The episode explores legal strategies and civil disobedience in response to abortion bans, highlighting the impact on reproductive healthcare rights.
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- Idaho's abortion trafficking law criminalizes aiding minors seeking abortions, targeting recruiters and transporters.
- The law in Idaho poses a threat to reproductive rights by restricting aid provision, potentially setting broader healthcare limitations.
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The Fight Against Idaho's Abortion Restriction Laws
Idaho's abortion legislation targets those aiding minors seeking abortions, criminalizing activities like recruiting and transporting. This law imposes two to five years imprisonment for violations, even allowing the state AG to prosecute if local officials refuse. The case, Matsumoto v. Labrador, challenges Idaho's stringent abortion trafficking statute, impacting organizations like Northwest Abortion Access Fund and Indigenous Idaho Alliance.
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