North Carolina governor rolls out further abortion protections ahead of next Trump term
Associated PressJAN 22
North Carolina Governor Issues Reproductive Rights Order Before Trump Takes Office
Above: North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein, when he was the state's attorney general, speaking Aug.16, 2024. Image copyright: Allison Joyce/Contributor/AFP via Getty Images
The Spin
Left narrative
This order protects every woman's right to make her own healthcare decisions. It also safeguards medical professionals providing legal care and ensures North Carolina remains a sanctuary for reproductive healthcare access in the South. This is particularly crucial as the Trump administration may attempt to enforce stricter laws on a federal level.
Right narrative
Stein is exceeding his legal authority and violating the Full Faith and Credit Clause of the Constitution by attempting to shield medical personnel who violate other states' laws by killing unborn children. This order demonstrates misplaced priorities and promotes dangerous practices while undermining state sovereignty.