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Doctors Defy State Laws, Mail Abortion Meds Amid Legal Battles

3/19/2025

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Amid escalating legal challenges, doctors are defying state restrictions by mailing abortion medication, even after New York's Dr. Margaret Carpenter faced indictment in Louisiana. Protected from extradition, Carpenter's case could set a precedent as the Supreme Court prepares to address the growing conflict over punishing out-of-state abortion providers.

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Amid escalating legal challenges, doctors are defying state restrictions by mailing abortion medication, even after New York's Dr. Margaret Carpenter faced indictment in Louisiana. Protected from extradition, Carpenter's case could set a precedent as the Supreme Court prepares to address the growing conflict over punishing out-of-state abortion providers.