Democratic politicians make it their chief goal to defend abortion. Only then, when they have the chance to do so, does their patriotic instinct swell.

Such is the case with Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) in recent comments she released backing up New York’s “shield laws,” or protections for illegal abortion providers in the event that they are prosecuted. “I will uphold not only our Constitution but the laws of our land,” Hochul said.