Florida suing Planned Parenthood for "racketeering"

MS NOW - In a new lawsuit, Florida’s Republican attorney general accuses Planned Parenthood of “misrepresenting the safety” of abortion pills and alleges its activities constitute “racketeering” — a charge usually applied to organized crime. He is seeking $350 million in penalties and asking the court to consider shutting the organization down, writes UC Davis law professor Mary Ziegler. While public opposition to abortion restrictions has given pause to the Trump administration and Republicans in Congress, a judge in a red state might not have the same qualms. Meanwhile, Missouri’s Republican attorney general is making similar claims. Neither lawsuit is meant to be limited to those states, however, as the damages would have an effect nationwide. Read the column here.