Tech Companies v. Out of State Warrants

What is happening? California Governor has signed AB1242 (2022 | CA) that prevents California tech companies from responding to warrants concerning geolocation data, search histories and other personal information in response to out-of-state search warrants unless there is a statement that sys this information is not related to abortion related services.

Why does this matter? {ending litigation in Texas concerns the enforcement mechanism that allows private citizens to sue people who assist a person seeking an abortion out of Texas.

Governing | Big Tech Can’t Comply With Other States’ Abortion Warrants