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New York Governor Turns State Into ‘Abortion Sanctuary’ Through New Legislation

The legislation will shield abortion providers from civil and criminal liability

New York Governor Turns State Into ‘Abortion Sanctuary’ Through New Legislation
New York Governor Kathy Hochul speaks to guests during an event with President Joe Biden and several family members of victims of the Tops market shooting at the Delavan Grider Community Center in Buffalo, New York, on May 17, 2022. Scott Olson/Getty Images
Naveen Athrappully
Naveen Athrappully
Reporter
6/14/2022|Updated: 6/14/2022
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Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York signed six bills on June 13 to expand legal protection for abortion providers and women seeking out abortions, essentially turning the state into an “abortion sanctuary” in anticipation of the Supreme Court overturning the Roe v. Wade decision.

“The women of New York will never be subjected to government mandated pregnancies,” Hochul said in a press conference, standing beside state Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, and various abortion providers and pro-abortion activists. “Today, we are taking action to protect our service providers from the retaliatory actions of anti-abortion states and ensure that New York will always be a safe harbor for those seeking reproductive healthcare.”
Naveen Athrappully
Naveen Athrappully
Reporter
Naveen Athrappully is a news reporter covering business and world events at The Epoch Times.
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