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In a significant decision on February 24, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear appeals challenging the legality of buffer zones around abortion clinics in Illinois and New Jersey. These zones, established by local ordinances, restrict anti-abortion activists from approaching individuals entering such facilities. The Court's refusal to take up the cases leaves in place existing protections designed to shield patients and staff from potential harassment.
The appeals were brought forth by "sidewalk counselors" who argued that these buffer zones infringe upon their First Amendment rights to free speech. They contended that the ordinances prevent them. . .
