Telemedicine

Gov. Hochul Defends New York Doctor Against Louisiana Extradition Over Telemedicine Abortion Pill Case

by

ALBANY, N.Y. — In a bold stance against an extradition order from Louisiana, Governor Kathy Hochul made a significant announcement on Thursday regarding reproductive rights, highlighting the protective measures New York State has instated following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. This response came after a Louisiana court indicted Dr. Margaret Carpenter and her company, Nightingale Medical, PC, along with another individual, for distributing abortion-inducing medication via telemedicine. Last month, the grand jurors in the District Court for the Parish of West Baton Rouge charged the parties involved with committing a criminal … Read more

Legal Battles Intensify Over Telemedicine Abortion Pills as States Enforce New Restrictions

by

Austin, Texas — As abortion opponents intensify their efforts to limit access to medication-induced abortions, a legal contest unfolds in Texas that may determine the reach of state laws across borders. This legal battle began when the Texas Attorney General launched a lawsuit against a New York-based physician for prescribing abortion pills via telemedicine to a Texas resident, marking a significant escalation in the fight over abortion access. The increasing reliance on medication as a method for abortion, which involves the drugs mifepristone and misoprostol, has come into sharper focus. As of last year, these … Read more