US EditionNew York refuses Louisiana's extradition request for doctor charged with prescribing abortion pills
- New York Governor Kathy Hochul has refused to extradite Dr. Margaret Carpenter, citing her commitment to protect healthcare providers who prescribe abortion medication.
- Louisiana has charged Carpenter with criminal violations related to the state's near-total abortion ban, which imposes harsh penalties on offenders.
- Despite facing legal challenges, New York's shield laws protect physicians from prosecution and allow telehealth access for abortion medication across state lines.
- Legal experts believe New York's laws will prevent the enforcement of Texas's judgment against Carpenter, urging her to remain in New York to continue providing legally compliant care.
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United States: New York doctor prosecuted for sending abortive pills to women in Texas and Louisiana
Texas and Louisiana are among the 20 states that have banned or severely reduced access to abortion and do not accept a doctor bypassing their position. Louisiana has requested extradition but the governor of New York is opposed to it.
Are Virginia doctors protected from extradition if they prescribe abortion pills to patients in other states?
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- With a New York doctor facing charges in Louisiana for prescribing abortion pills by mail to a minor, some are wondering could the same thing happen to a healthcare provider in Virginia. The answer is…yes. Currently, there are no protections for Virginia doctors, however, State Senator Ghazala Hashmi (D-Richmond) has a bill in this year’s General Assembly session that would protect Virginia doctors from extradition. That…
Louisiana attorney general likens NY abortion pill prescriber to cocaine dealer - Washington Examiner
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill fired back against Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) in an intensifying interstate conflict involving the shipping of abortion pills in violation of Louisiana state law, a conflict that is widely considered to be heading for the Supreme Court. In an exclusive interview with the Washington Examiner, Murrill said the Louisiana extradition order that was signed by Gov. Jeff Landry (R-LA) on Tuesday for the arrest of Ma…
Hochul rejects Louisiana extradition request for doctor in abortion pill case
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has rejected Louisiana’s request to extradite a doctor from her state accused of prescribing and mailing abortion drugs to a woman. A Louisiana grand jury indicted Dr. Margaret Carpenter last month. Louisiana prosecutors said a teen's mother got the medication from Dr. Carpenter and the mom forced her to take the pill. A judge in Texas Thursday fined the same doctor for prescribing abortion pills to a woman near Dallas…
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