- Docket No.
- 2:23-cv-00450
- District Court
- Alabama
Goal
- Enjoin state from enforcing law
- Invalidate state law
Issues
Litigation Content
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, right to free speech, and the prohibition of extraterritorial application of state law. Aiding travel ensures that individuals living in states that prohibit abortion case access safe abortion 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.
7 Major Filings
- STATEMENT of United States in support of Plaintiffs (Nov 9, 2023)
- REPLY to RESPONSE to MOTION to Dismiss (Oct 12, 2023)
- RESPONSE to MOTION to Dismiss (Sep 28, 2023)
- MOTION for Summary Judgement (Aug 28, 2023)
- MOTION to Dismiss (Aug 28, 2023)
- ORDER Granting MOTION to Consolidate (Aug 21, 2023)
- COMPLAINT (Jul 31, 2023)