It is the first ruling in a case challenging “shield laws” intended to protect doctors in states that support abortion rights who send abortion pills to states with bans. It is the first ruling in a case challenging “shield laws” intended to protect doctors in states that support abortion rights who send abortion pills to states with bans. Abortion, Suits and Litigation (Civil), Law and Legislation, Abortion Drugs, States (US), Telemedicine, Doctors, Texas, New York State, your-feed-healthcare NYT > Science