The case against Dr. Margaret Carpenter appears to be the first instance of criminal charges against a doctor accused of prescribing abortion pills to a patient in another state.

AG Liz Murrill unhappy New York blocked extradition of doctor who sent abortion pills to Louisiana

The brewing interstate legal fights over telemedicine abortion have had a consequence that was perhaps unintended by the authorities in Louisiana and Texas who have taken legal action against a doctor in New York.

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AG Liz Murrill unhappy New York blocked extradition of doctor who sent abortion pills to Louisiana

Louisiana’s attorney general is seeking to extradite a New York doctor who prescribed and sent abortion medication through the mail to a resident of the Pelican State, escalating a legal

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has rejected an extradition order from Louisiana for a New Paltz doctor accused of providing a criminal abortion via telemedicine.

Authorities in Texas and Louisiana have taken legal action against a New York doctor for allegedly prescribing self-administered abortion pills to their residents through telemedicine and mailing them across state lines.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul recently rejected Louisiana’s request. The request, signed by Attorney General Liz Murrill, is an order to extradite a doctor charged with mailing abortion pills. Legal experts suggest the decision could set a precedent for similar cases.

AG Liz Murrill unhappy New York blocked extradition of doctor who sent abortion pills to Louisiana

New York’s shield law was designed to protect providers mailing medication abortion pills out of state. But a New York provider is facing legal action in Louisiana and Texas.

The case against Dr. Margaret Carpenter appears to be the first instance of criminal charges against a doctor accused of prescribing abortion pills to a patient in another state.