Legal Resources for MFMs Providing Abortion Care

The following legal resources can help MFMs interpret and navigate institutional and state restrictions or other legal concerns and provide or fund legal representation for MFMs who face investigation or legal action related to abortion care.

Abortion Defense Network provides free, individualized legal advice, answers questions about the current state of the law, and coordinates civil or criminal representation and legal defense for providers. Complete their online intake form, and an attorney navigator will respond within 24 hours. ADN also provides in-depth guides to reproductive health laws in several states.
Resources for Abortion Delivery operates a legal defense fund specifically for providers who are facing investigation or legal action for providing abortion care.
The ACLU’s Abortion Criminal Defense Initiative represents providers facing criminal investigation or prosecution related to abortion care.
The National Women’s Law Center facilitates legal assistance for clinicians who have experienced adverse employment actions due to their support or provision of abortion care.
C.A. Goldberg, PLLC, is a law firm providing free legal representation to providers experiencing online and offline attacks, harassment, and privacy violations.
If/When/How operates a legal helpline offering free advice and representation for patients.