San Diego City Attorney Mara Elliott announced she wants to update local laws protecting patients accessing reproductive health care from harassment and intimidation. "As everyone knows reproductive rights are under attack in this country," said Elliott. "The shocking decision by the Alabama Supreme Court this month is only the most recent example. California has chosen a different course. We have chosen to lead on this issue." Elliott's office said it's been working on updating local laws since Roe v. Wade was overturned nearly two years ago. According to Elliott, the law on the books now states that if a patient is going to a clinic and they don't want to be approached by a protestor or someone with pamphlets, the patient is required to tell that person to back away. Elliott wants to change that and instead put the burden on the protestor. MORE: https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/san-diego-city-attorney-wants-to-update-law-to-protect-patients-accessing-reproductive-health-care-from-harassment/509-2b6c5c39-d78b-40fc-aedb-df53e05d31a6