Interstate Abortion Litigation

Trump’s Legal Maneuvers: Too Busy to Be a Defendant, Plenty of Time to Sue

It seems there’s a rather striking pattern emerging when we look at Donald Trump’s engagement with the legal system. On one hand, we see arguments being made that he’s far too occupied with the demands of the presidency, or a potential future presidency, to be bothered with being a defendant in civil lawsuits. This idea suggests a sort of temporary immunity is due to the office, shielding it from the “diversions, distractions, and harassment” of such legal proceedings. It’s presented as a matter of presidential necessity, that the leader of the nation simply cannot afford the time commitment required to defend themselves in court.… Continue reading

Louisiana Indicts NY Doctor Over Abortion Pill Provided to Minor

Dr. Margaret Carpenter, her company Nightingale Medical, and the mother of a minor are facing felony charges in Louisiana for allegedly procuring an abortion via mifepristone. The drug, mailed from New York to Louisiana, reportedly caused a medical emergency resulting in the termination of the minor’s pregnancy. This indictment marks a novel legal challenge following the overturning of Roe v. Wade, testing the limits of interstate abortion regulations. Prosecutors allege the actions constitute criminal abortion, highlighting the ongoing legal battles surrounding abortion access in the post-Roe era.

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