Texas AG Ken Paxton Sues New York Doctor Over Telehealth Abortion, Sparking Jurisdictional Debate
Dec 31, 2024
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against New York physician Dr. Margaret Carpenter, alleging she illegally prescribed abortion-inducing drugs to a Texas resident via telemedicine. The case highlights a clash between Texas's restrictive abortion laws and New York's protective "shield laws" for healthcare providers. This legal battle could set a precedent for interstate jurisdiction and the regulation of telehealth abortion services.