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Axios
4 days ago
- Politics
- Axios
Federal judge blocks part of Tennessee's "abortion trafficking" law
A federal judge struck down a key pillar of Tennessee's so-called "abortion trafficking" law, saying it violated First Amendment speech protections. Why it matters: The judge's July 18 ruling strikes down the "recruitment" section of the 2024 law, which made it illegal for adults to "recruit" minors to get legal, out-of-state abortions. The case highlights how speech has become a new battleground in the abortion debate. Catch up quick: State Rep. Aftyn Behn (D-Nashville) and Nashville attorney Rachel Welty sued to block the law, arguing the "recruitment" section could broadly block their efforts to share information about how to obtain legal abortions in other states. They said the law unconstitutionally criminalized their speech based on their viewpoints. The court agreed, cementing an earlier preliminary injunction that temporarily blocked the law while legal arguments took place. Yes, but: Other prongs of the law making it illegal to help transport or provide shelter for a minor seeking an abortion remain in place. Context: Tennessee banned abortions in 2022, soon after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. The state ban only allows for narrow exceptions if the mother's life is in danger. What she's saying: Tennessee's 2024 law "prohibits speech encouraging lawful abortion while allowing speech discouraging lawful abortion. That is impermissible viewpoint discrimination, which the First Amendment rarely tolerates — and does not tolerate here,"senior U.S. Circuit Judge Julia Gibbons wrote. She said the "recruitment" provision was "'an egregious form of content discrimination' that punishes speech based on 'the opinion or perspective of the speaker.'" Gibbons added that "public advocacy, information-sharing, and counseling" about obtaining legal abortions outside of Tennessee were protected forms of speech. Between the lines: Gibbons, who heard the case in Nashville's federal district court, previously served as a judge on the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. She was appointed by former President George W. Bush.
The Age
14-06-2025
- Sport
- The Age
Gibbons and Lees look to strike early at Port Macquarie
Jockey Andrew Gibbons is aiming to strike early at Port Macquarie on Sunday when he links with top Newcastle trainer Kris Lees with a couple of key contenders. Gibbons and Lees combine with Namara when it contests the Wauchope Dragon Flys 3YO Maiden Handicap (1208m). They also join forces when Viva La Juicy lines up in the Coffee On High Showcase Super Maiden Handicap (1512m). 'Namara is a lightly raced, talented filly,' said Gibbons. 'She finished third in each of her first three race starts. Then she came out and resumed at Hawkesbury last month with a fourth. She might find this race on Sunday a shade easier, and she's drawn to get a good run.' Gibbons said Viva La Juicy had the task ahead from an outside barrier, but he's also confident the daughter of Astern can run well. 'It's not going to be easy from where she's drawn,' he said. 'But she's heading in the right direction. She showed improvement at her second start when she ran fifth at Quirindi and the winner of that race has come out and scored again.' The Terry Evans-trained Robarge will run in the HLW Projects Country Boosted Showcase Benchmark 58 Handicap (1208m) with Gibbons in the saddle. 'She wasn't beaten too far when I rode her at Taree the other day,' Gibbons said.
Sydney Morning Herald
14-06-2025
- Sport
- Sydney Morning Herald
Gibbons and Lees look to strike early at Port Macquarie
Jockey Andrew Gibbons is aiming to strike early at Port Macquarie on Sunday when he links with top Newcastle trainer Kris Lees with a couple of key contenders. Gibbons and Lees combine with Namara when it contests the Wauchope Dragon Flys 3YO Maiden Handicap (1208m). They also join forces when Viva La Juicy lines up in the Coffee On High Showcase Super Maiden Handicap (1512m). 'Namara is a lightly raced, talented filly,' said Gibbons. 'She finished third in each of her first three race starts. Then she came out and resumed at Hawkesbury last month with a fourth. She might find this race on Sunday a shade easier, and she's drawn to get a good run.' Gibbons said Viva La Juicy had the task ahead from an outside barrier, but he's also confident the daughter of Astern can run well. 'It's not going to be easy from where she's drawn,' he said. 'But she's heading in the right direction. She showed improvement at her second start when she ran fifth at Quirindi and the winner of that race has come out and scored again.' The Terry Evans-trained Robarge will run in the HLW Projects Country Boosted Showcase Benchmark 58 Handicap (1208m) with Gibbons in the saddle. 'She wasn't beaten too far when I rode her at Taree the other day,' Gibbons said.
The Age
12-06-2025
- Sport
- The Age
Rejuvenated Gibbons out to ice comeback with Winter Cup victory
'Pretty much every Saturday since the Queensland carnival has been on, I've had a near-full book,' he said. 'Last year I won the Brisbane Cup, and it would be my plan normally to follow the carnivals around, but obviously with circumstances, I'm very happy to be doing what I'm doing. Thankfully I've had a bit of luck too, so it's been good. 'It's probably the best I've felt physically and mentally. When I was out I was pretty frustrated, but I look back now and I wouldn't change it. I think it got my mind in a good place and that seems to be showing in the results.' Gibbons rides Changingoftheguard ($8.50 Sportsbet) for his former boss, Newcastle trainer Kris Lees, in the Saturday's Rosehill feature, the Winter Cup (2400m). The Lloyd Williams-owned import is first-up off a 1200m trial as he kicks off a second preparation in Australia. Gibbons is yet to ride the six-year-old Galileo gelding, a group 2-winner over 2400m at Royal Ascot, but he was encouraged by the report from his dad, Andrew, who took Changingoftheguard to the Newcastle trial win. 'He was rapt with him,' he said. 'He said for a horse who was going first-up 2400, he was surprised how well he quickened. He said he felt terrific and he gave him a really strong hit-out. 'He knew before me that I was on him, and he gave me a good enough push that he was going as well as he can and was fit, so I'm looking forward to Saturday. 'It's not the normal thing you see in Australia, to be running first-up over 2400, but if he was still overseas, he'd be doing exactly that. I reckon you could easily see him running well, but over here, because you don't see it, you'd be a bit brave trusting it, but Kris would have him screwed down.' Gibbons also rides Half Yours, a $3.90 favourite in the ninth, for Tony and Calvin McEvoy. The four-year-old was part of Gibbons' double on a heavy Rosehill track two weeks ago. 'I galloped him on Monday morning and even though he had a tough win, his work and how he was before and after it suggests he's taken no harm from that,' he said. Loading 'You are always a bit reserved when horses run so well, especially on wet tracks, whether they can back it up, but I'm glad I went and galloped him.' He also partners with Lees in the fourth with Tasoraay, which was a $5 chance after a first-up win at Scone on May 16. 'I was desperate to ride him first up, but he kept drawing bad or there were wet tracks, so I missed out,' he said. 'Glad to be back on him because he was dominant first up, so hopefully he can back it up.' He has Chris Waller-trained favourite Crusader Voyage ($3.80) in the first and was confident King Of Roseau ($11, seventh) and Stagnum ($9.50, fifth) would run well after riding them in trackwork or trials. His other rides are Miss Spacegirl ($12, race three), Bush Telegraph ($27, two) and Interjection ($13, six).
Sydney Morning Herald
12-06-2025
- Sport
- Sydney Morning Herald
Rejuvenated Gibbons out to ice comeback with Winter Cup victory
'Pretty much every Saturday since the Queensland carnival has been on, I've had a near-full book,' he said. 'Last year I won the Brisbane Cup, and it would be my plan normally to follow the carnivals around, but obviously with circumstances, I'm very happy to be doing what I'm doing. Thankfully I've had a bit of luck too, so it's been good. 'It's probably the best I've felt physically and mentally. When I was out I was pretty frustrated, but I look back now and I wouldn't change it. I think it got my mind in a good place and that seems to be showing in the results.' Gibbons rides Changingoftheguard ($8.50 Sportsbet) for his former boss, Newcastle trainer Kris Lees, in the Saturday's Rosehill feature, the Winter Cup (2400m). The Lloyd Williams-owned import is first-up off a 1200m trial as he kicks off a second preparation in Australia. Gibbons is yet to ride the six-year-old Galileo gelding, a group 2-winner over 2400m at Royal Ascot, but he was encouraged by the report from his dad, Andrew, who took Changingoftheguard to the Newcastle trial win. 'He was rapt with him,' he said. 'He said for a horse who was going first-up 2400, he was surprised how well he quickened. He said he felt terrific and he gave him a really strong hit-out. 'He knew before me that I was on him, and he gave me a good enough push that he was going as well as he can and was fit, so I'm looking forward to Saturday. 'It's not the normal thing you see in Australia, to be running first-up over 2400, but if he was still overseas, he'd be doing exactly that. I reckon you could easily see him running well, but over here, because you don't see it, you'd be a bit brave trusting it, but Kris would have him screwed down.' Gibbons also rides Half Yours, a $3.90 favourite in the ninth, for Tony and Calvin McEvoy. The four-year-old was part of Gibbons' double on a heavy Rosehill track two weeks ago. 'I galloped him on Monday morning and even though he had a tough win, his work and how he was before and after it suggests he's taken no harm from that,' he said. Loading 'You are always a bit reserved when horses run so well, especially on wet tracks, whether they can back it up, but I'm glad I went and galloped him.' He also partners with Lees in the fourth with Tasoraay, which was a $5 chance after a first-up win at Scone on May 16. 'I was desperate to ride him first up, but he kept drawing bad or there were wet tracks, so I missed out,' he said. 'Glad to be back on him because he was dominant first up, so hopefully he can back it up.' He has Chris Waller-trained favourite Crusader Voyage ($3.80) in the first and was confident King Of Roseau ($11, seventh) and Stagnum ($9.50, fifth) would run well after riding them in trackwork or trials. His other rides are Miss Spacegirl ($12, race three), Bush Telegraph ($27, two) and Interjection ($13, six).
