Delaware
Delaware abortion helpline to provide free legal advice
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — The Delaware Division of Justice is launching a helpline offering free authorized recommendation about abortion entry to individuals who dwell in and out of doors the state.
Officers introduced Wednesday that legal professionals from a dozen non-public Delaware regulation companies will reply authorized questions professional bono on the helpline, which is now open, The Information Journal reported.
The U.S. Supreme Court docket ruling overturning Roe v. Wade has brought on a “state of mass confusion,” Lawyer Basic Kathy Jennings stated.
Delaware is one of some states the place entry to abortion is codified as state regulation. Delaware lawmakers additionally handed laws defending individuals who journey from outdoors the state and endure an abortion in Delaware and the well being care staff who carry out abortions.
Abortion is protected in Delaware, however it may be tough to entry and Medicaid in Delaware covers solely the price of abortion in circumstances of rape, incest or life endangerment.
The ACLU of Delaware will handle the helpline. Folks can name 302-992-8096 or ship questions via the helpline’s web site: de.gov/abortionhelpline. Callers can ask questions anonymously, leaving voicemails with questions and callback numbers.