Anti-abortion activists worry New Jersey abortion clinic law chills protected speech

A recent New Jersey law is raising free speech concerns among anti-abortion advocates over its increased penalties for interfering with “reproductive health care” clinics, with some activists worrying it could discourage peaceful prayer and sidewalk counseling outside abortion clinics. Gov. Mikie Sherrill (D) signed S2

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherill (D) signed a bill last week that criminalizes "interference" with "reproductive" or "gender-affirming" care — a law pro-life advocates are warning could majorly infringe on the First Amendment right to freedom of speech.