New York Attorney General Letitia James has responded to a legal action initiated by the Texas Attorney General against a New York-based doctor who provides telehealth abortion services. In her statement, James emphasized that "abortion is, and will continue to be, legal and protected in New York." She further stated that as other states take measures against those involved in abortion care, New York remains committed to being a "safe haven for abortion access."
James assured that New York will defend its healthcare providers from what she described as "unjust attempts" to penalize them for their professional duties. She affirmed her dedication to protecting reproductive rights within the state, declaring, "We will always protect our providers from unjust attempts to punish them for doing their job and we will never cower in the face of intimidation or threats."
The statement reflects James's ongoing commitment to defending reproductive freedom and justice for residents of New York amid challenges posed by external anti-abortion efforts.