Reveal Alabama’s Threats to Prosecute Abortion Helpers
Nov 29, 2025
Nina Martin, an investigative reporter focused on reproductive rights, teams up with Janice Fountain, executive director of the Yellowhammer Abortion Fund, to discuss Alabama's harsh abortion laws. They delve into the chilling effect of Attorney General Steve Marshall's threats against those aiding out-of-state abortions. Janice shares how her organization had to pause services to protect clients. The conversation also highlights a recent lawsuit challenging these threats, advocating for the rights to travel and free speech in the face of strict regulations.
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State Threats Chill Help And Speech
- Steve Marshall's public threats to prosecute abortion helpers chilled speech and assistance across Alabama.
- That chilling effect raised constitutional questions about travel, speech, and aid protections.
Clinic Went Dark Amid Legal Fear
- Robin Marty described shutting her clinic and sending staff home after Roe fell to avoid prosecution.
- Patients sometimes left desperate voicemails, including one who said she might ‘wrap it around a tree.’
Abortion Fund Paused Services
- Yellowhammer Fund suspended abortion funding and redirected to safer, third-person information after Marshall's statements.
- Their voicemail told callers the abortion funding program was temporarily suspended due to state law changes.