Hey Jane
Coverage of Hey Jane in the Nexus archive.
- Lawmakers Look To Make Abortion Shield Laws Less Dependent on Who’s Governor
California lawmakers are advancing legislation to require governors to deny extradition requests for healthcare providers who prescribe abortion medication or administer gender-affirming care, reducing reliance on gubernatorial discretion. The bill also shields individuals aiding patients in accessing legal care across state lines, amid political tensions between conservative and liberal states following the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
- How a 19th century law, central to a national telehealth abortion case, could impact Virginia
The Supreme Court temporarily preserved telehealth access to mifepristone, a medication used in abortions, amid a legal challenge from Louisiana. The case involves the Comstock Act, an 1873 law that could block mailing abortion-related drugs, potentially impacting states like Virginia where abortion is currently legal. Activist Mark Lee Dickson advocates enforcing the law to create a national abortion ban, while telehealth provider Hey Jane emphasizes its role in reproductive healthcare access.