Only eight states — California, Colorado, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington — have those protections in place for health providers. Despite sustained pressure from national abortion opponents, the White House has not taken action to block telehealth abortions. SUPPORTAbortion opponents across the country have been focused on finding a way to stop telehealth abortions. Lawmakers from states with shield laws have suggested that they will defend organizations and individuals making telehealth abortions available to Texans. And abortion opponents disagree on how successful it will be in stopping telehealth abortions.