Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed legal action against New York Acting Ulster County Clerk Taylor Bruck for refusing to enforce a $100,000 penalty against Dr. Margaret Carpenter. Bruck cited New York's Shield Law which protect medical providers providing gender-affirming and reproductive care.

Ken Paxton is seeking a writ of mandamus that would compel Taylor Bruck to file a Texas judgment in state court.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is filing a petition against a New York county clerk regarding an abortion ruling.