Coverage dated December 12, 2024 to December 15, 2024

Ken Paxton sues New York doctor accused of prescribing abortion pills to Texas woman

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This case sets up a legal battle between Texas’ near-total abortion ban and New York’s shield law that protects doctors from out-of-state prosecution.

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Forbes
Texas Sues N.Y. Abortion Provider For Mailing Pills Into State (opens Forbes)
Published Dec 12, 2024
Forbes's feed description
The lawsuit comes as anti-abortion advocates reportedly plan to ramp up their efforts following Donald Trump’s election.
Newsweek
Texas sues New York doctor for telemedicine abortion pills prescription (opens Newsweek)
Published Dec 12, 2024
Newsweek's feed description
A lawsuit alleging that a New York doctor violated Texas law by providing abortion pills to a Texas patient was filed on Thursday.
The Guardian
Texas sues New York doctor accused of mailing abortion pills across state lines (opens The Guardian)
Published Dec 12, 2024
The Guardian's feed description
Lawsuit filed by state attorney general Ken Paxton against Dr Megan Carpenter will be first to test power of shield laws
ABC 7 New York
Texas sues New York doctor for prescribing abortion pills by telemedicine (opens ABC 7 New York)
Published Dec 12, 2024
ABC 7 New York's feed description
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against New York Dr. Margaret Daley Carpenter, saying she violated abortion laws in Texas.
The Republic
Texas' abortion pill lawsuit against New York doctor marks new challenge to interstate telemedicine (opens The Republic)
Published Dec 12, 2024
The Republic's feed description
Texas has sued a New York doctor for prescribing abortion pills to a woman near Dallas, launching one of the first challenges in the U.S. to shield laws that Democrat-controlled states passed to protect physicians after Roe v. Wade was overturned.
NPR
Texas challenges shield laws by suing New York doctor who prescribed abortion pills (opens NPR)
Published Dec 12, 2024
NPR's feed description
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed the lawsuit against a New York doctor who prescribed abortion pills for a client near Dallas, pitting an abortion ban against laws that protect physicians.
CBS News
Texas sues New York doctor for telehealth abortion pill prescription (opens CBS News)
Published Dec 12, 2024
CBS News's feed description
Texas has sued a New York doctor for prescribing abortion pills to a Texas woman via telemedicine.
New York Post
Texas AG sues NY doctor who prescribed abortion pill — in new interstate telemedicine challenge (opens New York Post)
Published Dec 12, 2024
New York Post's feed description
Texas is suing a doctor from New York for prescribing abortion pills to a woman near Dallas.
Los Angeles Times
Texas' abortion pill lawsuit against N.Y. doctor marks new challenge to interstate telemedicine (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Dec 13, 2024
Los Angeles Times's feed description
Texas' abortion pill lawsuit against New York doctor marks a new challenge to interstate telemedicine.
Fox26 Houston
AG Ken Paxton suing New York doctor for sending abortion-inducing drugs to Texas woman (opens Fox26 Houston)
Published Dec 13, 2024
Fox26 Houston's feed description
Texas AG Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against a New York-based physician after accusing her of illegally providing abortion-inducing drugs to a Texas woman.
Voice of America
Texas attorney general sues NY doctor over abortion pill prescription (opens Voice of America)
Published Dec 13, 2024
Voice of America's feed description
Doctor allegedly provided a Texas woman with abortion pills by telemedicine
New Hampshire Union Leader
Texas AG sues New York doctor over abortion pill prescription (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)
Published Dec 13, 2024
New Hampshire Union Leader's feed description
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Friday sued a New York doctor for allegedly providing a Texas woman with abortion pills by telemedicine.
Waco Tribune-Herald
Texas (opens Waco Tribune-Herald)
Published Dec 13, 2024
Waco Tribune-Herald's feed description
Texas sued a New York doctor for prescribing abortion pills, launching one of the first challenges to shield laws that Democrat-controlled states passed to protect physicians.
Tyler Morning Telegraph
Paxton sues New York doctor accused of prescribing abortion pills to Texas woman (opens Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Published Dec 13, 2024
Tyler Morning Telegraph's feed description
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit accusing a New York doctor of prescribing abortion drugs to a Texas resident in violation of state law.
Gothamist
Texas sues NY doctor over abortion pills, setting up a showdown over shield laws (opens Gothamist)
Published Dec 13, 2024
Gothamist's feed description
Gov. Hochul and NY Attorney General James pledge to protect NY
Washington Examiner
Paxton sues New York doctor over mailed abortion pills (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Dec 13, 2024
Washington Examiner's feed description
The Texas attorney general's lawsuit is among the first attempts to ban the mailing of abortion-related medication to states with abortion bans.
NBC News
Texas sues New York doctor for telemedicine prescription of abortion pills (opens NBC News)
Published Dec 13, 2024
NBC News's feed description
Texas sued a New York physician for prescribing a woman abortion pills, according to a lawsuit filed by state Attorney General Ken Paxton.
NPR
The Texas Attorney General is suing a New York doctor for prescribing abortion pills (opens NPR)
Published Dec 13, 2024
NPR's feed description
The state of Texas is suing a doctor in New York, saying she prescribed abortion pills for a Texas woman in violation of its law.
Truthout
Texas AG Sues New York Doctor, Putting Abortion Provider Shield Laws to the Test (opens Truthout)
Published Dec 13, 2024
Truthout's feed description
This lawsuit is the first attempt to test what happens when state abortion laws are at odds with each other.
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Texas sues N.Y. doctor over abortion (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)
Published Dec 13, 2024
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's feed description
Texas has sued a New York doctor for prescribing abortion pills to a woman near Dallas, launching one of the first challenges in the United States to shield laws that Democrat-controlled states passed to protect physicians after Roe v. Wade was overturned.
Fox News
Texas AG sues New York doctor who allegedly prescribed abortion pills to woman in Lone Star State (opens Fox News)
Published Dec 15, 2024
Fox News's feed description
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit accusing New York Dr. Margaret Carpenter of prescribing abortion drugs to a woman in the Lone Star State.
The Christian Post
Texas AG Ken Paxton sues NY abortionist for mailing abortion drugs (opens The Christian Post)
Published Dec 15, 2024
The Christian Post's feed description
Texas’ attorney general has filed a lawsuit against a New York physician, accusing her of illegally sending abortion-inducing medication to residents in Texas. The civil complaint seeks penalties against the doctor, who allegedly provided the pills through telehealth services and delivered them by m…
Fox26 Houston
Ken Paxton sues New York doctor accused of prescribing abortion pills to Texas woman (opens Fox26 Houston)
Published Dec 15, 2024
Fox26 Houston's feed description
This case sets up a legal battle between Texas’ near-total abortion ban and New York’s shield law that protects doctors from out-of-state prosecution.

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