Several larger law firms plan to cover the cost of travel for employees’ abortions following the U.S. Supreme Court’s June 24 decision overturning Roe v. Wade.
Law firms are acting as litigation over abortion rights moves to the states, where restrictions vary. Trigger laws in 13 states ban abortion if a Supreme Court decision was to allow it, although some of the laws don’t take effect immediately, according to NPR. Other states have long-dormant laws banning abortions or newer restrictions on the procedure.
Reuters and Law.com learned of law firms’ plans after contacting them or obtaining memos with the details.
According to the articles, larger law firms providing travel costs are:
