New York Doctor Is Fined in Texas, Charged in Louisiana Over Abortion Pills in Tests of Shield Laws
A New York doctor’s alleged decision to send abortion pills to patients in Texas and Louisiana has pitted the Empire State’s shield law against the two conservative states’ abortion bans, which are am
Judge Fines New York Doctor for Mailing Abortion Pills to Texas Woman
Dr. Margaret Carpenter prescribed abortion medication to a 20-year-old woman, who suffered severe bleeding and lost her unborn child.
Teen’s medical abortion puts Louisiana, New York leaders at odds as Landry signs doctor’s extradition order
In his video statement, the governor said, "Yesterday, I signed off on an extradition form, and a warrant was sent to New York at the request of Attorney General Liz Murrill and District Attorney Tony Clayton.
The doctor indicted by Louisiana for prescribing abortion pills saved my life
Margaret Carpenter, based in New Paltz, New York, has been indicted for prescribing abortion pills to a person in Louisiana — where nearly all abortions are illegal, even in cases of rape or incest. It isn’t the only legal threat she faces: In December,
Judge fines NY doctor $100K for prescribing abortion pills to Texas woman
A New York doctor has been ordered to pay $100,000 in fines after she prescribed abortion pills to a 20-year-old Texas woman.
New York's abortion shield laws in the crosshairs after Louisiana seeks doctor's extradition
Gov. Kathy Hochul spoke out after Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry signed an extradition warrant for a New York doctor indicted by a Louisiana grand jury for allegedly prescribing abortion pills online.
Texas judge fines New York doctor for prescribing abortion pills to a woman near Dallas
A Texas judge on Thursday ordered a New York doctor to pay more than $100,000 in penalties for prescribing abortion pills to a woman near Dallas, a ruling that could test “shield laws” in Democratic-controlled states where abortion is legal.
New York won’t comply with extradition of abortion provider, governor says
Louisiana is seeking to prosecute the doctor, who allegedly provided abortion medication to a minor there. The case is a key test for blue state “shield laws.”
N.Y. governor rejects Louisiana extradition request for abortion doctor
Texas and Louisiana are moving forward with legal action against an abortion provider in New York who prescribed abortion medication through telemedicine.
New York doctor ordered to stop providing abortion pills to Texans
The ruling is the opening salvo in a likely lengthy battle between Texas’ abortion bans and New York’s “shield” protections for providers.
Infant Mortality and Births Increased In Most States With Abortion Bans, Studies Find
Two studies found that infant mortality and births increased in most states with abortion bans after the Dobbs ruling.
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Expert: Michigan’s 24-hour abortion waiting period offers no benefits
That amendment, called Reproductive Freedom for All, was passed by voters in 2022. Attorneys with the Michigan Attorney ...
Trial from abortion rights group looking to undo restrictions begins in Michigan
Arguments in a legal challenge brought by an abortion rights group in Michigan began Thursday as the group looks to eliminate some of the state’s remaining restrictions.
States with abortion bans had an even higher than expected infant death rate. Here’s why.
Evidence indicates many wealthier people have been able to travel to terminate pregnancies, contributing to increases in ...
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States with abortion bans saw increase in infant mortality rates, study finds
A recent study shows that the number of infants dying after states implemented abortion bans is higher than expected.
Urgent or unnecessary? Nebraskans testify on proposed restrictions on abortion meds
Nebraskans were divided on a proposed bill to increase requirements for abortion medications, with some saying the ...
Parental consent law change reduces abortion delays and improves access in Massachusetts
Individuals below the age of 18 are faced with significant barriers when receiving abortion care due to additional parental ...