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California Doctor Faces Extradition Over Abortion Pill Case

1/14/2026

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Remy Coeytaux, California doctor, faces extradition for allegedly sending abortion pills to a Louisiana woman.
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill says the state will continue to prosecute those involved in illegal drug trafficking related to abortion.
The case shows a clash between state abortion bans and shield laws protecting rights since the 2022 overturn.
Coeytaux faces charges including fines and up to 50 years of hard labor.

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Remy Coeytaux, California doctor, faces extradition for allegedly sending abortion pills to a Louisiana woman.
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill says the state will continue to prosecute those involved in illegal drug trafficking related to abortion.
The case shows a clash between state abortion bans and shield laws protecting rights since the 2022 overturn.
Coeytaux faces charges including fines and up to 50 years of hard labor.