IJR News — today's news from every sideDana Whitfield Protecting access to clinics is important but not if it means treating pro life activism like a crime. Elena Vasquez Laws like this could easily be abused to shut down any speech critical of abortion services. Sam Okafor This bill goes too far if it stops peaceful pro-life protests near clinics while leaving other demonstrations alone. Derek Foss It's clear the parties have drifted far apart on abortion over the decades, just as the poll indicates. Jared Kim Women heading to clinics deserve real protection from targeted emotional pressure during vulnerable moments. Chris Dalton This bill risks making any protest near clinics illegal if providers claim emotional distress. Elena Vasquez It's troubling that views on such a core issue have split so sharply along party lines in recent decades. Marcus Bell It goes too far to protect one side by making standard pro life activism subject to fines in New Jersey. Chris Dalton New Jersey lawmakers should not single out one side of the abortion debate with vague penalties that could criminalize protests. Derek Foss Pro-life groups need to challenge this in court before it limits what citizens can say in public. Tom Gallagher It's clear from the numbers that both parties have hardened their positions on abortion over time. Sam Okafor It's clear the parties have grown farther apart on abortion as positions hardened over the years. Sam Okafor Balancing clinic access with protest rights will take clearer rules than this draft provides. 
