This case follows on the heels of a first-ever indictment issued by the Louisiana AG against a New York doctor for prescribing medication abortion pills across state lines.

As states across the country enact increasingly restrictive abortion laws, New York has positioned itself as a stronghold for reproductive rights by implementing legal protections for abortion providers, patients, and those who assist them. These protections, known as shield laws, are crucial tools that safeguard individuals and institutions involved in providing and accessing reproductive healthcare.

"I have decided not to be ashamed. I have done nothing wrong," Gisèle declared during her testimony. "They are the ones who should be ashamed."

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The latest attempt to restrict access to Mifepristone, one of two drugs used for medication abortion, has been squashed by the Supreme Court in a unanimous decision. The court determined that the doctors who brought this case did not have legal standing or connection to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to challenge the drug’s approval. Medication abortion accounts for over 60% of abortions in the U.S. This ruling is a victory for women’s reproductive rights, but there are greater challenges to come.