TRAP law

TRAP law

A TRAP law (or TRAP bill) is legislation specifically designed to restrict abortion providers. TRAP is an acronym for Targeted Regulation of Abortion Providers. The term is used mainly within the pro-choice movement.

External links

* Barry Yeoman, [http://www.barryyeoman.com/articles/waronabortion.html The Quiet War on Abortion,] "Mother Jones"
* [http://www.barryyeoman.com/articles/trapeditorial.html The New Abortion War,] "Glamour" editorial


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