Texas is suing a Delaware nurse practitioner for shipping abortion pills to Texas patients, challenging shield laws that protect out-of-state abortion providers.
Texas sues Delaware nurse practitioner accused of mailing abortion pills across state lines
Texas sued nurse practitioner Debra Lynch seeking to block her from mailing or facilitating abortions into Texas, citing state law allowing only physicians in emergencies.
Louisiana seeks extradition of Bay Area doctor accused of mailing abortion pills
Louisiana sought extradition of a California doctor accused of mailing abortion pills, potentially testing California's protections for reproductive-health providers.
Louisiana Officials Have Indicted a Bay Area Doctor for Prescribing Abortion Pills
Louisiana issued an indictment and extradition order for a Sonoma County doctor accused of sending abortion pills, likely blocked by California's abortion shield law.
California Legislature passes bill to protect medical data of transgender people
California law shields transgender people's gender-affirming medical data from out-of-state subpoenas and federal access without warrants, blocking use of prescription data to target care.
A New Front Emerges in the Legal Battle Over Abortion Pill Access
New York defends its shield law against Texas's attempt to enforce its abortion ban across state lines, prompting litigation likely reaching the Supreme Court.
New York AG will fight Texas over abortion pills in 'shield' law challenge
New York will defend a state official who refused to enforce a Texas judgment, citing its shield law to protect out-of-state abortion providers and mailings.