Officials in New Orleans won’t jail those who violate state abortion law; DA declines to prosecute patients or providers

Louisiana has now banned most abortions following a ruling that lifted a temporary restraining order that allowed three abortion clinics in the state to reopen.

Law enforcement agencies with jurisdiction in New Orleans have stated that officers will not enforce the state law banning most abortions, area media outlets are reporting.

Officers will not make arrests “or otherwise enforce violations related to state laws prohibiting abortion,” the New Orleans Police Department said in a statement, today! 

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