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New York County Clerk Refuses to Enforce Texas Penalty Against NY Abortion Provider

HeadlineMar 28, 2025

A New York county clerk refused to enforce a fine from Texas, issued to penalize a New York doctor for prescribing online abortion pills to a Texas patient. The Ulster County clerk cited New York state’s shield laws. The case is expected to eventually land at the U.S. Supreme Court.

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