New York enacted a law on Monday intended to protect the state's doctors from prosecution by other states that have banned abortions when they prescribe and mail out abortion pills.

State prosecutors could seek a federal mandamus order to force New York officials turn over the indicted clinician.

A New York state doctor was indicted in Louisiana last week for sending abortion pills across state lines. (CN) — New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a law on Monday to protect state health care providers who prescribe abortion pills in states where it is illegal.