What: The 19th examines the legal future for Dr. Margaret Carpenter, who faces civil suits in Texas and criminal indictments in Louisiana for providing abortion pills. The cases are expected to progress through New York state courts, with potential federal review later.
Key line: “New York’s shield law clearly states that the state will not extradite someone for providing an abortion if they did so within its borders, though risks remain if they travel outside.”
Source: The 19th
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