Idaho's Abortion Trafficking Law Partially Enforced Amid Legal Battle

A federal appeals court has largely upheld Idaho's 'abortion trafficking' law, which penalizes adults who help minors obtain abortions out of state or access abortion-inducing medication. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a previous block on the law, except for a provision prohibiting 'recruiting' for abortions, which was deemed overly broad and unconstitutional. The ruling is seen as a partial victory for both the plaintiffs, who argue it restricts free speech, and the state, which aims to protect minors and uphold its near-total abortion ban.