Texas sues New York doctor for telemedicine prescription of abortion pills
NBCDEC 2024
Texas AG Sues NY Doctor Over Abortion Pills
Above: Texas AG Ken Paxton Image copyright: Hannah Beier/Contributor/Bloomberg via Getty Images
The Spin
Republican narrative
Cases like this — where a mother needed medical attention after the mail-order abortion industry helped her attempt to end a pregnancy — are the reasons Texas' law exists and is so all-encompassing. No out-of-state abortion provider should have the right to violate Texas' laws and put a Texas resident's life at risk. Carpenter should face the consequences.
Democratic narrative
This suit is unconstitutional because it attempts to force one state's law on another state — in complete conflict with federalism. While the pro-life movement said it wanted states to determine their own abortion laws, clearly it won't rest until it's forced its draconian, controlling ways on every state. Pro-choice subscribers must continue to fight against this.