Gov. Kathy Hochul and other state officials are standing behind Ulster County doctor Dr. Margaret Carpenter, who is facing felony charges for allegedly sending abortion pills to a pregnant minor in Louisiana. The case has sparked a national debate on women’s healthcare and abortion rights, as Louisiana has a near-total abortion ban with no exceptions for rape or incest. Pace University Law professor Bennett Gershman criticized Louisiana’s poor maternal healthcare record, stating that the state ranks lowest in terms of maternal deaths and prenatal care. He pointed out the irony of Louisiana being strong in protecting fetuses but lacking in postnatal care. Carpenter is also facing a lawsuit in Texas for sending pills to that state, although it does not involve criminal charges. The case highlights the ongoing battle over abortion access and the challenges faced by healthcare providers in states with restrictive abortion laws.
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