“The state assumes these women are unable to make phone calls, search the internet, or ask basic questions of prospective service providers.”

The California case, National Institute of Family and Life Advocates vs. Becerra, centers on whether local governments can require pro-life crisis pregnancy centers – where women can get counseling, diapers, rent money and more – to inform their clients of free local abortion services and provide contact information.

Several courts already have said no, citing First Amendment free-speech protections. ...