What: A New York county clerk blocked Texas from taking legal action against a New York doctor who gave abortion pills to a Texas woman, fueling the interstate battle over abortion rights to a new level. The case is expected to eventually reach the Supreme Court.

Key Line: “‘In accordance with the New York State Shield Law, I have refused this filing and will refuse any similar filings that may come to our office,’ Mr. Bruck said in a statement. ‘Since this decision is likely to result in further litigation, I must refrain from discussing specific details about the situation.'”

Source: New York Times