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NY court rejects Texas judgment against doctor in abortion pill case

On February 13, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced a lawsuit against Dr. Linda Prine for prescribing abortion pills in Texas, resulting in a judge ordering her to stop and fining her over $100,000.
New York officials plan to defend Dr. Prine using state shield laws against out-of-state legal actions, indicating potential escalation to federal court.
Louisiana officials are considering a federal request to extradite a protected abortion provider, marking attempts to challenge abortion shield laws on a national scale.
John Seago stated, 'You have states not just picking their own strategy but really trying to completely sabotage the governing efforts of their neighboring states,' highlighting growing tensions.

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New York County Clerk Refuses to Enforce Texas Penalty Against NY Abortion Provider

A New York county clerk refused to enforce a fine from Texas, issued to penalize a New York doctor for prescribing online abortion pills to a Texas patient. The Ulster County clerk cited New York state’s shield laws. The case is expected to eventually land at the U.S. Supreme Court.

14 days ago·New York, United States

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New York official blocks Texas order against doctor who mailed abortion pills

Taylor Bruck will not file the summary judgment ordered against abortion doctor Margaret Daley Carpenter for allegedly providing abortion pills to women in Texas via mail.

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How Appealing Weekly Roundup - Above the Law

Ed. Note: A weekly roundup of just a few items from Howard Bashman’s How Appealing blog, the Web’s first blog devoted to appellate litigation. Check out these stories and more at How Appealing. “New York County Clerk Blocks Texas Court Filing Against Doctor Over Abortion Pills; The showdown catapults the interstate abortion wars to a new level”: Pam Belluck of The New York Times has this report. “The Law Is Clear: You Don’t Need a Passport to Vo…

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Senate bill targets sending abortion medication to WV, where the procedure is illegal

The Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday, March 27, 2025, advanced a bill meant to target out of state providers or entities who send medications meant to cause abortion to West Virginia. (Will Price | West Virginia Legislative Photography)A bill advancing in the Senate would make it a felony to prescribe or distribute medications used for abortion to people in West Virginia except for the narrow circumstances when the procedure is legal in th…

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NY clerk refuses to file Texas judgement against doctor in abortion pill case

A New York county clerk refused to file a Texas judgment against Dr. Margaret Carpenter, citing the state’s shield law that protects abortion providers. The case may lead to further litigation. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton condemned the refusal, signaling potential further action, while New York officials, including Gov. Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James, praised the decision. Dr. Carpenter is also facing charges in Louisiana …

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Senate takes up bill to ban mail-order abortion medications - Dominion Post

dbeard@dominionpost.com MORGANTOWN – The state Senate will be voting on a bill to ban the prescription and dispensing of abortion medications by mail order. The Judiciary Committee […] The post Senate takes up bill to ban mail-order abortion medications appeared first on Dominion Post.

14 days ago·Wellington, New Zealand

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