The measure aimed to protect abortion seekers from prosecutors, especially in the14 states where abortion is now banned.
Googles location data is one of law enforcements favorite tools in the United States.
The company received 5,764 geofence warrants in states where abortion is banned between 2018 and 2020, according toPolitico.
Planned Parenthood location in Missouri.Photo: Michael B. Thomas (Getty Images)
Google did not immediately respond to Gizmodos request for comment.
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