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News in English (USA) / 14.02.2025 / 07:00

Legal Battles Over Abortion Pills Escalate Between Texas and New York

A Texas judge has imposed a fine of at least $100,000 on a New York doctor for prescribing and mailing abortion pills to a patient in Texas, amid ongoing tensions regarding abortion access and legal protections in different states. The case has become a focal point of contention as Louisiana seeks to extradite the doctor for similar charges, but New York Governor Kathy Hochul has firmly rejected this request, stating she will not honor the extradition. This situation highlights the clash between states with differing abortion laws, as New York intensifies its protective measures for abortion access, while Texas and Louisiana take aggressive stances against it. As legal disputes unfold, the complexities of interstate jurisdiction and the protection of healthcare rights continue to provoke significant political and legal ramifications.
The New York Times, The Associated Press, CBS New York, The Guardian, The Texas Tribune, Reuters, The Hill, NEWS10 ABC, News 12 Bronx, Forbes