Judge temporarily halts Tennessee law banning adults from helping minors get abortion without parental consent

A federal judge in Tennessee has temporarily blocked a law that prohibited adults from aiding minors in obtaining abortions without parental approval. The judge ruled that the state cannot criminalize communication about legal abortion options, even in a state with strict abortion laws. The law will be put on hold as the case progresses through court. The ruling was seen as a victory for free speech and abortion access advocates. The law in question was challenged for being vague and potentially infringing on First Amendment rights. Abortion is banned in Tennessee with limited exceptions, and there are ongoing legal battles surrounding the state’s abortion laws.