Summary

A US appeals court has partially revived Idaho’s “abortion trafficking” law, allowing the state to prosecute those who transport minors across state lines for abortions without parental consent.

However, the court blocked the provision criminalizing “recruiting” minors, citing First Amendment protections for speech, including counseling and advocacy.

Idaho’s near-total abortion ban allows limited exceptions, and the law’s opponents argue it suppresses essential support for minors.

Both sides claimed partial victory, as Idaho continues to push restrictive abortion policies while neighboring states maintain more permissive laws.