New Jersey shields abortion and gender-affirming care from out-of-state investigations

New Jersey has drawn a legal line around its doctors, patients and families. Democratic Gov. Mikie Sherrill on Thursday signed an extensive shield law protecting people who provide, receive or help others obtain reproductive and gender-affirming healthcare that is legal in New Jersey. The law, S2260/A2218 , generally prevents state agencies and courts from assisting out-of-state investigations and…