As states across the country enact increasingly restrictive abortion laws, New York has positioned itself as a stronghold for reproductive rights by implementing legal protections for abortion providers, patients, and those who assist them. These protections, known as shield laws, are crucial tools that safeguard individuals and institutions involved in providing and accessing reproductive healthcare.

"I have decided not to be ashamed. I have done nothing wrong," Gisèle declared during her testimony. "They are the ones who should be ashamed."

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