In a decision that could have implications in New Hampshire, the Supreme Court on Thursday struck down a Massachusetts law that permits a 35-foot protest-free zone outside abortion clinics.
The justices were unanimous in ruling that extending a buffer zone 35 feet from clinic entrances violates the First Amendment rights of protesters.
New Hampshire lawmakers this year passed legislation to allow a 25-foot buffer zone outside clinics. Gov. Maggie Hassan signed the bill into law earlier this month, but it has yet to take effect.