Shield Law Extending Legal Protections for Abortion Providers, Those Who Assist in Abortions Passes Oregon Legislature

Oregon Right to Life and numerous other organizations have raised strong objections to the bill, arguing it could unduly complicate the prosecution of bad actors, including abusers and traffickers.

Oregon 2024 Data: Abortion Tourism, Abortions Late in Pregnancy Up

The data show a 26% increase in later abortions at or after 23 weeks gestation, an uptick in procedures for out-of-state residents, and a doubling of abortions performed in an Eastern Oregon county bordering Idaho.