DoD looks to protect troops, civilian employees from prosecution over new abortion laws

"“It is the Department of Justice’s longstanding position that states generally may not impose criminal or civil liability on federal employees who perform their duties in a manner authorized by federal law,” wrote Gil Cisneros, the defense under secretary for personnel and readiness, adding that he would work with DoJ to “ensure access to counsel for such civilian employees and service members if needed and as appropriate.”

This will particularly be an issue for any DoD health care employees who, for example, refer troops to out-of-state facilities to secure abortions."