Tennessee abortion law blocked

A federal judge has temporarily blocked Tennessee's law that prohibits adults from aiding minors in obtaining abortions without parental consent. U.S. District Judge Aleta Trauger ruled that the state cannot criminalize communication about legal abortion options, emphasizing the lack of consideration for the best interests of pregnant minors. The law, which took effect on July 1, classified violations as Class A misdemeanors and did not provide exemptions for minors who may have been raped by their parents. This legislation mirrors Idaho's similar law, which has also been blocked in court. The ruling comes as a lawsuit was filed by Democratic Rep. Aftyn Behn and attorney Rachel Welty on the second anniversary of Roe v. Wade's overturning, highlighting ongoing legal battles surrounding abortion rights in the U.S.