Louisiana officials seek to extradite abortion provider from California
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Louisiana officials are seeking to extradite California-based doctor Remy Coeytaux for allegedly sending abortion pills to a woman in Louisiana in October 2023 via Aid Access. This action is part of Louisiana's effort to combat the illegal distribution of abortion pills within the state, where abortion is largely banned. Coeytaux faces charges of violating a state statute against "criminal abortion by means of abortion-inducing drugs," potentially incurring fines and up to 50 years of hard labor if convicted. The case surfaces amidst the legal battle between states with abortion bans and those with shield laws protecting abortion providers. Louisiana's Attorney General has stated the state will continue to prosecute doctors and pursue action against states shielding them.
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