Texas Attorney General Seeks to Enforce Abortion Medication Fine Against New York Doctor
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is pursuing legal action in New York to enforce a $113,000 fine against a doctor accused of mailing abortion medication, clashing with New York's "Shield Law."
Overview
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a petition in New York to compel enforcement of a $113,000 fine against Dr. Carpenter, accused of mailing abortion medication to a woman in Texas.
A Texas judge previously ordered Dr. Carpenter to pay the fine after she allegedly sent abortion-inducing drugs to Texas, resulting in complications and legal action by the Texas Attorney General.
New York's 2023 "Shield Law," signed by Governor Hochul, protects medical providers offering reproductive care, including abortion access, making the Texas judgment unenforceable in New York.
New York clerk Bruck has twice rejected Paxton's request to enforce the fine, citing the state's shield law, leading to legal action by the Texas Attorney General against the clerk.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul criticized Texas AG Ken Paxton's actions as "dangerous and pathetic," highlighting the ongoing interstate legal conflict over abortion access and medication.
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