New York Gov. Kathy Hochul recently rejected Louisiana’s request. The request, signed by Attorney General Liz Murrill, is an order to extradite a doctor charged with mailing abortion pills. Legal experts suggest the decision could set a precedent for similar cases.

New York-based Dr. Maggie Carpenter and her company, Nightingale Medical, face criticism for prescribing the abortion pills mifepristone and misoprostol to a pregnant teenager in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. The teen’s mother ordered the pills and later gave them to her. Allegedly, the mother forced her to take them despite her initial reluctance. Authorities charged the mother, Carpenter and Nightingale Medical with criminal abortion.

Since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, Louisiana has enforced a near-total abortion ban. Physicians convicted of providing illegal abortions face up to 15 years in prison, $200,000 in fines and potential loss of their medical licenses.

“I will not be signing an extradition order that came from the governor of Louisiana, not now, not ever,” Hochul said.

New York’s shield law protects Carpenter, preventing legal action against doctors who prescribe abortion medication to patients in states where abortion is banned.

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry continues to push for Carpenter’s extradition.

“There’s only one right answer in this situation: the doctor must face extradition to Louisiana, stand trial and face justice,” Landry said.

Hochul remains firm in her stance. According to NBC News, she recently signed legislation allowing abortion providers to list their practice names instead of personal names on prescription labels. She has pledged to support others in similar situations.

Carpenter previously faced a lawsuit from a Texas attorney for similar actions but did not face charges. This case marks the first time a doctor has been criminally charged for prescribing abortion pills across state lines.