A New York county clerk declined to file a Texas civil judgment against Dr. Margaret Carpenter for prescribing abortion medication. New York's shield laws protect abortion providers from out-of-state legal actions, a stance challenged by Texas officials. Despite demands from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for compliance, the clerk maintained that a rejection indicates closure of the matter. Governor Kathy Hochul reinforced New York's resolve against Texas's overreach regarding women's personal decisions, rejecting the extradition request related to similar charges in Louisiana.
A county clerk in New York refused to file a civil judgment from Texas against Dr. Margaret Carpenter for allegedly prescribing abortion medications via telemedicine.
New York's shield laws protect abortion providers from other states' legal judgments, which abortion opponents claim violate constitutional requirements.
Acting Ulster County Clerk Taylor Bruck stated that a rejection in New York means the matter is closed, emphasizing state law over Texas demands.
Governor Kathy Hochul asserted that Texas officials cannot dictate personal decisions of women, labeling the requests as baseless and expressing New York's determination to resist.
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