NY AG James' efforts to investigate pregnancy centers over abortion reversal pill blocked

This week, a federal judge granted New York Attorney General Letitia James a preliminary injunction, preventing her from enforcing actions against pregnancy clinics that she believes would infringe on free speech.

Judge John L. Sinatra, Jr., a Trump appointee, ruled that Plaintiffs have standing and there are no obstacles to their relief.

"A preliminary injunction is granted based on the careful application of the preliminary injunction factors, particularly in relation to the Plaintiffs' First Amendment Free Speech claim."

The judge issued an injunction that prohibits James and her officials, agents, employees, attorneys, and all those involved with her from enforcing consumer fraud laws against Gianna's House, Inc., Choose Life of Jamestown Inc., and the National Institute of Family and Life Advocates from discussing and promoting the abortion pill reversal procedure.

James accused Heartbeat International and 11 centers of fraud, deceptive business practices, and false advertising in promoting the abortion pill reversal procedure, claiming that they were spreading dangerous misinformation without any medical and scientific proof.

Abortion with mifepristone and misoprostol can be reversed by abandoning the second drug and taking progesterone, but the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists warns that the safety and efficacy of this method remain unproven.

The injunction will remain in effect until the case is resolved, according to Sinatra's order. The order applies only to the named plaintiffs, who are represented by the Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF), which celebrated the ruling as a major triumph.

Caleb Dalton, ADF Senior Counsel, stated on the ADF website that the court was correct in upholding the pregnancy centers' right to inform women about a potentially life-saving treatment option. Dalton, who also argued the case on behalf of the plaintiffs, emphasized the importance of this freedom.

James was accused of wrongfully targeting groups based on their viewpoints, particularly in relation to the pill, which has been a contentious issue for the past year. Colorado also faced a legal battle over the pill, resulting in an injunction.

U.S. District Judge Daniel Domenico, another Trump appointee, concurred that banning the medication may have violated the U.S. Constitution. However, he justified his decision based on the protection of religious freedom.

The New York Attorney General's office declined to comment on a Planet Chronicle Digital request prior to publication.

Reuters contributed to this report.