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Carrie Johnson

DOJ's reproductive rights group is watching for state changes that violate federal law

The Department of Justice building is seen in Washington, D.C., on August 9, 2022. (Stefani Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images)

A Justice Department task force designed to protect reproductive rights after the Supreme Court overruled a landmark abortion precedent is meeting daily to monitor changes in state law and advise federal agencies.

In its latest action, DOJ this week pledged to defend doctors, nurses and other workers at the Department of Veterans Affairs if they're sued or prosecuted for their role in facilitating abortions for patients whose life or health is in danger.

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