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In this Modernity article, the Daily Caller News Foundation’s Spencer Lombardo reports that New Jersey abortion-protection bills A2218 and S2260 are drawing First Amendment concerns because of language critics say could punish pro-life activism, journalism, or public criticism of abortion providers.
- The article says the New Jersey bills are aimed at prohibiting “intimidating” conduct outside abortion clinics while also expanding protections around abortion access and insurance coverage.
- A key provision would define “interference with reproductive health care services” to include actions that cause a provider, facility, volunteer, assistant, or recipient of reproductive health care to suffer financial harm, reputational damage, mental anguish, emotional harm, or pain and suffering.
- Critics argue that this wording is dangerously broad because it could potentially cover truthful reporting, public criticism, or protected opinion if an abortion provider claims emotional or reputational harm.
- The New Jersey Press Association reportedly warned that the bills “lack basic constitutional safeguards” and could expose reporters to civil or criminal liability even for accurate, well-documented reporting.
- The ACLU of New Jersey also expressed concern, with Legislative Director John Butler saying the organization supports protecting abortion providers and patients but believes constitutional speech rights must also be protected.
- Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin defended the broader goal of the legislation, saying his caucus is committed to protecting families’ ability to make medical decisions without threats or intimidation.
- Planned Parenthood Action Fund of New Jersey rejected the interpretation that the bill infringes on First Amendment speech, arguing the legislation protects patients and providers while shielding legal abortion activity in New Jersey.
- The article notes that the bill was amended Thursday and that earlier language reportedly included protections related to “gender-affirming care,” which were later removed.
- New Jersey Right to Life vowed to continue defending unborn children, helping mothers and families, and protecting the right to speak and assemble without fear of prosecution.
Read the full story: https://modernity.news/2026/06/13/new-bill-would-fleece-pro-lifers-for-emotionally-harming-abortion-doctors/
