Governors are stepping up re: "will not cooperate with extradition requests from other states

[IcyPeas]

Massachusetts, New York, California so far.

Under an executive order Gov. Baker signed today, Mass. "will not cooperate with extradition requests from other states pursuing criminal charges against individuals who received, assisted with, or performed reproductive health services that are legal in [MA]," per his office.

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New York bill:
Provides certain legal protections for abortion service providers including protection from extradition, arrest and legal proceedings in other states relating to abortions legally performed in this state.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/S9077

Abortion is legal in California.

It will remain that way.

I just signed a bill that makes our state a safe haven for women across the nation.

We will not cooperate with any states that attempt to prosecute women or doctors for receiving or providing reproductive care.

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[CincyDem]

2. IIRC, Baker (MA Gov) is a Republican...who's smart enough to know his constituency. n/t

[IcyPeas]

4. oh you are right, he is a repub

[cstanleytech]

6. Or at least smart enough to realize the Republicans might have fucked up as

the Republicans party platform is about to be exposed as being empty as they have nothing like Roe now to rally their base.
The Democrats though now have this ruling to rally their base not to mention it can and probably will lure in a shit ton more of independent voters.

[dalton99a]

3. Good.

[PortTack]

5. Illinois has had a law on the books since '19. It will be a safe haven for women.