Summary of "‘I said no and hell no’: Gov. Hochul on denying extradition of abortion provider"

Governor Kathy Hochul of New York has made a decisive move to deny an extradition order from Louisiana for an abortion provider. In her remarks, she emphasized the importance of protecting doctors who provide telemedicine services for abortion, especially as two-thirds of abortions are now conducted via pills approved by the FDA for over 20 years. Hochul expressed her strong stance against criminalizing medical professionals who are fulfilling their duties to help women in need, stating, "I said no and hell no" to the extradition request. She criticized the implications of the overturning of Roe v. Wade and the conservative shift in the Supreme Court, highlighting the generational struggle for women's rights. Hochul reiterated her commitment to standing up for women's autonomy and rights in New York, condemning government-mandated pregnancies and expressing solidarity with women in states facing restrictive reproductive laws.