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Site Linking to Abortion-Pill-Selling Websites Likely Protected by First Amendment, Even in States That Generally Ban Abortions

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United States
Started July 18, 2026

Mayday Health runs a website that provides various information about abortion pills. South Dakota law provides, in relevant part, No… The post Site Linking to Abortion-Pill-Selling Websites Likely Protected by First Amendment, Even in States That Generally Ban Abortions appeared first on Reason.com

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Abortion pills should be available online regardless of state laws, as access to healthcare is a fundamental right.
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The First Amendment should not protect links to websites selling abortion pills in states with strict abortion laws.
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Courts must articulate clear rules about when speech directed at lawful out-of-state conduct can be restricted by states where that conduct is illegal.
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Linking to abortion-pill-selling websites undermines state efforts to regulate abortion access effectively.
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Information about legal medical options should be distinguishable from the act of providing those options for First Amendment purposes.
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States have the right to enforce laws that restrict access to abortion pills, regardless of website links.
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Individuals should have the right to information about abortion options, including online resources.
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The First Amendment should protect information and resources related to abortion, including links to pill-selling websites.
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States banning abortion should not impede access to information about abortion pills through online links.
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Courts should apply consistent free speech standards regardless of whether the speech concerns abortion, guns, or other politically contested topics.
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