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In reply to the discussion: How is it possible for a state to make something illegal in another jusidiction? [View all]StarfishSaver
(18,486 posts)17. It could be a version of the Mann Act
But as noted below, that would have to fall under federal jurisdiction. And it would be very difficult to support a conspiracy to commit an act that is legal.
Of course, none of that is the point. The point is to frighten women into not doing it because they don't want to risk being prosecuted. And it doesn't matter to the women whether the prosecution is legal or not - they can't afford or don't want to have to endure the fight to prove they're rights are being violated.
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How is it possible for a state to make something illegal in another jusidiction? [View all]
ProfessorPlum
May 2019
OP
A state law criminalizing something done legally in another state WILL never be held up in any court
beachbum bob
May 2019
#3
I wondered the same but it will be effective as a scare tactic until it is challenged.
Solly Mack
May 2019
#6
Might actually encourage women who need to have an abortion to leave and never come back. n/t
Liberal In Texas
May 2019
#21
part of their plan, the explosion of 'carpetbaggers' into the Atlanta area is fucking up the RWers
Celerity
May 2019
#25
Wouldn't they have to extradite them to the State where the 'murder' was committed?
mr_lebowski
May 2019
#31
another issue - abortion was illegal at common law, but as abortion, not murder
treestar
May 2019
#37
Most of the antiabortion laws are red herrings. Having them all pass at one time
delisen
May 2019
#33