Statement from Reproductive Freedom Alliance Executive Director Christina Chang on Lawsuit Challenging State Shield Laws

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: October 1, 2026
(WASHINGTON, D.C.)—On Thursday, Reproductive Freedom Alliance Executive Director Christina Chang issued a statement in response to the lawsuit filed with the Supreme Court by the attorneys general of Louisiana, Arkansas, and Alabama challenging shield laws in California, Massachusetts, and New York.

“This lawsuit is the latest attempt to strip individuals of the freedom to make decisions about their own bodies, families, and futures. No one should fear punishment for seeking the reproductive health care they need or providing lawful services to their patients. The Reproductive Freedom Alliance remains united in defending patients and providers and will continue to work to protect reproductive freedom.”

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About the Reproductive Freedom Alliance

The Reproductive Freedom Alliance (RFA) is a nonpartisan coalition of 24 governors working together to protect and expand reproductive freedom across the United States. By supporting state policy change, RFA has helped equip governors with the tools to protect and expand access to reproductive health care, defend the rights of patients and providers, and advance state policies to safeguard reproductive freedom. RFA is supported by GovAct, a nonpartisan nonprofit initiative that helps governors work across state lines to champion fundamental freedoms and improve people’s lives.