Massachusetts Gov. Proudly Defies God With New Law
Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick this week signed into law a measure allowing police to order anti-abortion protesters away from clinic entrances if their presence impedes public access.
The measure comes a month after the U.S. Supreme Court knocked down a 2007 Massachusetts law prohibiting protests within 35 feet of the entrances of reproductive-health facilities, a measure that the high court found violated the right to freedom of speech.
"I am incredibly proud to sign legislation that continues Massachusetts leadership in ensuring that women seeking to access reproductive health facilities can do so safely and without harassment," Patrick said after signing the measure on Wednesday....