New Jersey criminalizes prayers outside abortion centers

In New Jersey, Governor Mikie Sherrill signed legislation on August 20, 2026, criminalizing interference with reproductive healthcare services. The law aims to protect individuals seeking services like abortion and gender-affirming care. While it does not explicitly ban prayers outside abortion centers, it allows for civil actions against those deemed to interfere with access to these services, raising concerns among pro-life advocates about potential legal consequences for peaceful activism.