A Michigan lawmaker has introduced legislation to protect abortion providers and patients from threats, intimidation, and violence.

In January, President Donald Trump pardoned 23 anti-abortion activists, including four from Michigan, prompting Democratic Senator Mallory McMorrow to introduce bills to ban threats, interference, and intimidation related to abortions. The legislation carries penalties for violations, creating state-level safeguards similar to the federal Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act.

McMorrow says the bills have strong bipartisan support, underscoring that the threats go beyond symbolic protests.

“ Michigan can ensure that regardless of what happens at the federal level, patients in our state can access legal medical care without fear of physical obstruction

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