West Alabama Women’s Center et al. v. Marshall et al.

Docket No.
2:23-cv-00451
District Court
Alabama Middle

Goal

  • Block enforcement of a law
  • Declaration that a law is unlawful

Issues

This case has been consolidated with Yellowhammer Fund v. Marshall (2:23-cv-00450), which has been made the leading case. All filings post-consolidation are located on the Yellowhammer Fund v. Marshall case page.

Why this Matters 

Plaintiffs argue that the Alabama Attorney General’s threats to prosecute individuals and organizations that assist Alabama residents seeking an abortion outside the state violate Alabama’s criminal code, the right to due process, the right to travel, and the right to free speech. Aiding travel helps individuals living in states that prohibit abortion to access safe abortion care elsewhere.

Potential Impact 

Preventing organizations and other support networks from assisting individuals seeing care outside of their state will exacerbate the health harms of individuals who already face significant hardships in accessing safe abortion health care.

News And Analysis (1)

6 Major Filings

Related Litigation

Current Status

Decision issued

Legal Issues

Fourteenth Amendment - Due Process Clause, First Amendment - Freedom of Speech, Right to Travel

Topic(s)

Right to Travel

Date Filed
July 31, 2023
Case Type
Civil
Court Type
District Court
Court
Alabama Middle
Court Division
Montgomery
Judge
Thompson, Myron H. Appointed By: Jimmy Carter
Plaintiff(s)
West Alabama Women’s Center, Alabama Women’s Center
Lead Counsel For Plaintiff(s)
American Civil Liberties Union
Defendant(s)
Steve Marshall, William R. Adair, T. Kirke Adams, Scott Anderson, Daryl D. Bailey, Jeffrey Wade Barksdale, Stephen M. Billy, Keith Blackwood, Jennifer Bray, Robert L. Broussard, Danny Carr, Matthew Casey, Pamela Casey, Rick Chancey, Chris Connolly, Champ Crocker, Joseph D. Ficquette, Steven D. Giddens, Russ Goodman, Gregory S. Griggers, Andrew C. Hamlin, Lyle Harmon, Hal Hughston, Errek P. Jett, Brian C.T. Jones, Brian A. McVeigh, Walter M. Merrell, Jason R. Pierce, Ben C. Reeves, CJ Robinson, Mike Segrest, Summer McWhorter Summerford, Scott A. Slatton, James H. Tarbox, Charlotte M. Tesmer, Robert Turner, Jessica Ventiere, Lynneice Olive Washington, Todd Watson, Hays Webb, Joseph Willoughby, Robert F. Wilters, Stephen K. Winters
Lead Counsel for Defendant(s)
Government