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California Governor Signs Laws Aimed at Ensuring Access to Abortion

California Governor Signs Laws Aimed at Ensuring Access to Abortion
California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks in San Francisco, Calif., in a file photograph. Jeff Chiu/AP Photo
Zachary Stieber
Zachary Stieber
Senior Reporter
9/23/2021|Updated: 9/23/2021

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday signed two laws that are meant to make sure women have access to abortion.

California Assembly Bill 1356 boosts penalties for crimes established by the California Freedom of Access to Clinic Act, including posting the home address or home telephone number of abortion providers. The bill elevates the crimes from a misdemeanor to a felony and makes it so those who violate the law face more jail time and higher fines.

Zachary Stieber
Zachary Stieber
Senior Reporter
Zachary Stieber is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times based in Maryland. He covers U.S. and world news. Contact Zachary at [email protected]
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