New York Governor Kathy Hochul has rejected an extradition request from Louisiana for Dr. Margaret DaleyCarpenter, who faces criminal charges for prescribing abortion-inducing drugs amid strict abortion laws. Louisiana's Governor alleged that a minor was coerced into taking the medication, prompting calls for Carpenter's trial. Hochul emphasized her commitment to protecting doctors and patients in New York, where shield laws guard against cooperation with out-of-state authorities on legal medical practices. The situation underscores the growing conflict around abortion rights and the implications following the Supreme Court's changing of Roe v. Wade.
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry claimed that the minor involved was forced to take abortion medication by her mother, emphasizing a need for justice for the child.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul stated, "Doctors take an oath to protect their patients. I took an oath to protect all New Yorkers," reinforcing her stance against extradition.
The legality of shield laws, designed to protect doctors amidst varying state regulations, remains uncertain following the Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v. Wade.
The Abortion Coalition for Telemedicine remarked that the extradition order represents an escalation in Louisiana's efforts to criminalize healthcare practices deemed safe elsewhere.
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