Court to Hear Appeal of Mass. Abortion Buffer Zone -Protest or Harassment?
The U.S. Supreme Court has decided to reconsider the constitutionality of a 2007 Massachusetts law that bars protests within 35 feet of abortion clinic entrances, exits and driveways.
The justices agreed Monday to hear an appeal from abortion opponents who want the law thrown out, saying it violates their free speech rights.
The law allows individuals to cross into the buffer zone only to enter or leave the clinic or reach a destination other than the clinic.
