Gavin Newsom Blocks Louisiana Extradition of Remy Coeytaux for Mailing Abortion Pills
Gavin Newsom blocked Louisiana's attempt to extradite Remy Coeytaux after the physician allegedly mailed abortion pills to a resident in that state.The California governor cited a 2022 executive order that prevents state resources from being used to assist out-of-state prosecutions of abortion providers.This legal standoff highlights the conflict between
California shield laws and restrictive reproductive health statutes in other parts of the
USA.
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