Calif. Gov. Newsom Rejects Louisiana's Attempt to Extradite California Doctor for Providing Abortion Care
January 15, 2026
January 15, 2026
SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 15 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2026:
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Governor Newsom rejects Louisiana's attempt to extradite California doctor for providing abortion care
Governor Gavin Newsom today rejected the State of Louisiana's request to extradite a California physician for providing medication abortion that is legal in California, citing his legal authority to deny the request.
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Governor Newsom rejects Louisiana's attempt to extradite California doctor for providing abortion care
Governor Gavin Newsom today rejected the State of Louisiana's request to extradite a California physician for providing medication abortion that is legal in California, citing his legal authority to deny the request.
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