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California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday signed into law a package of abortion-related bills, some of which immunize women and doctors from criminal and civil liability for what critics have called infanticide.
While many Republican-led states move to ban abortion, Democrat-led California “continues to lead the nation’s fight” to decriminalize aspects of abortion and create more privacy around it, according to Newsom’s office.
“An alarming number of states continue to outlaw abortion and criminalize women, and it’s more important than ever to fight like hell for those who need these essential services,” Newsom said in a statement.
“We’re doing everything we can to protect people from any retaliation for accessing abortion care while also making it more affordable to get contraceptives.”
Among the package of laws signed Tuesday is AB 2223, which Newsom’s office said will “ensure that pregnancy loss is not criminalized.”
