This is exactly the kind of abortion-ban-supportive police action we’d been hoping we wouldn’t see.
It is imperative that women seeking healthcare in states other than their own remain vigilant in their travel planning and discreet around communicating about their condition.
Truly scary times. It was difficult to imagine this reality even a year ago.
It’s bizarre to suddenly live in a world where I am actually grateful to have had my ovaries and tubes removed because of ovarian masses. Jeeezus.
Aaaaaand, once again we see that the police “don’t get to choose which laws they enforce” except that that is exactly what they do. And with a monopoly on the legitimate use of force and virtual impunity.
That sheriff needs to stop reveling in his feelings and start complying with state law.
What a sack of shit.
If you are out west and can manage the trip, come to Washington if you need healthcare being outlawed by your state. Our government has already been passing legislation to protect those who come here for abortion care. Reach out to the Auntie network if you need help.
I mean, California is supposed to be a supportive state as well. Our governor has been very clear about that, as have our legislators, and the popular vote added the right to abortion into our state constitution. This POS is endangering people despite all that. My point here being that the problem is what police officers are allowed to get away with, even in extremely liberal states like CA and WA. We need to put a stop to it.