The Louisiana case itself is part of a broader strategy pursued by abortion opponents in the state. Last year, a Louisiana state legislator pushed a bill to criminalize coerced abortion after his brother-in-law,

State prosecutors could seek a federal mandamus order to force New York officials turn over the indicted clinician.

The case is one of the first direct challenges to shield laws enacted in blue states that protect providers who prescribe abortion pills to out-of-state patients.

A New York doctor has been indicted in Louisiana for allegedly providing abortion medication to a minor online and sending it in the mail, prosecutors said. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a bill Monday to shield the identities of physicians who prescribe abortion medication after Louisiana authorities a New York doctor

A New York state doctor was indicted in Louisiana last week for sending abortion pills across state lines. (CN) — New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a law on Monday to protect state health care providers who prescribe abortion pills in states where it is illegal.