The Impact of State Laws Criminalizing Abortion

State laws restricting, prohibiting, and even criminalizing abortion vary significantly. These variations create challenges for women and healthcare providers, as well as their employers and health plans. Gain insights from Sheppard Mullin partners Amanda Zablocki and Mikela T. Sutrina into current state laws criminalizing abortion and the broader implications of those laws following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization.

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