Texas judge fines New York doctor for sending abortion pills to Texas

[ScratchCat]

5. Do you all not see how this is going to play out?

First, lets be clear, this is a "text case" set up by Dr. Carpenter who knew what would happen if she prescribed pills to these States. IMO, neither State has a leg to stand on, but that's not the point.

But here is what's going to happen:

Louisiana will go to a Federal Court to force extradition. The federal court will legally ignore the law in question and rule that The State of New York can't deny extradition. NY State will then appeal the constitutionality of the Texas and Louisiana laws to SCOTUS. Who knows what SCOTUS will rule. But eventually, Dr. Carpenter will likely submit to extradition unless a federal court tells Texas and Louisiana "no" on enforcement across State lines.

Also, keep in mind, Dr. Carpenter can't travel outside New York. She would be arrested in most any other State. Also, Texas will ask a court for default judgment on the fine. Then they will place a lien on property, pay checks, etc..

I support Dr. Carpenter 100%, but this will likely not end easily in her favor without a federal court slapping this down soon.