February 14, 2025
Background: The Extradition Dispute Between Louisiana and New York
New York Governor Cathy Hochul has openly defied an extradition request from Louisiana for Dr. Margaret Carpenter, a physician who was indicted in Louisiana for prescribing and mailing abortion pills to a Louisiana resident in violation of the state’s abortion laws. Hochul refused to sign the extradition order, citing New York’s shield laws, which were enacted to protect abortion providers from prosecution in states where abortion is illegal.
This state-to-state legal battle has raised questions about whether federal intervention is necessary, particularly if the Trump administration’s Department of Justice (DOJ) invokes federal law to override Hochul’s refusal. This case could set a precedent for how federal authorities handle interstate conflicts over abortion restrictions and state sovereignty.
Hochul’s Defiance on Immigration and ICE Enforcement
Hochul’s defiance of Louisiana’s extradition request is not an isolated incident. She has also obstructed federal immigration enforcement efforts by blocking cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). New York City Mayor Eric Adams, who initially attempted to comply with ICE’s deportation efforts, is now at risk of being fired by Hochul. Reports indicate that Hochul is seeking legal advice before taking action, especially given the recent resignations of DOJ prosecutors who chose to step down rather than drop the federal case against Adams.
The federal investigation into Adams began only after he repeatedly visited the White House seeking assistance with the overwhelming immigration crisis in New York City. Adams was reportedly told to “be a good Democrat” and not speak out against the Biden administration’s policies. However, after publicly criticizing Biden’s immigration policies, he found himself the subject of a federal investigation that many, including Geraldo Rivera, believe is politically motivated. The Trump administration’s DOJ appears to have recognized this, prompting recent legal developments that may lead to the case against Adams being dropped.
Why the Comstock Act Is the Solution to Overriding Hochul’s Shield Laws
One potential remedy for the Louisiana doctor’s situation is for Pam Bondi and the Trump DOJ to invoke the Comstock Act, a federal law from 1873 that prohibits sending abortion-related materials through the mail. While this law has been dormant for decades, it was never repealed and remains legally enforceable.
Historical Context of the Comstock Act
The Comstock Act (1873) was designed to ban the mailing of “obscene” materials, including contraceptives and abortion-inducing drugs. Although enforcement declined after Roe v. Wade (1973) legalized abortion, the law was never repealed—it was simply ignored because federal agencies had no reason to enforce it while Roe was in place. However, after Roe was overturned in 2022 in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, the legal basis for ignoring the Comstock Act disappeared, meaning the federal government can now enforce it again.
Federal Charges Against the Louisiana Doctor Would Override New York’s Shield Laws
If the Louisiana doctor were charged federally under the Comstock Act and a federal arrest warrant was issued, Hochul would no longer be able to shield her under New York’s state laws. Federal law always overrides state law under the Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution, meaning New York would be powerless to prevent federal authorities from making the arrest.
Why This Would Override New York’s Shield Laws
1. Federal Warrants Supersede State Law
A federal criminal charge means agencies like the FBI or U.S. Marshals would be responsible for making the arrest.
Unlike state extradition, where Hochul has discretion, federal law enforcement can arrest the doctor without state approval.
2. Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution
Federal law is the “supreme law of the land”, meaning states cannot block federal enforcement.
If the Comstock Act is actively enforced, Hochul would have no legal basis to protect the doctor from federal authorities.
3. Hochul Could Face Obstruction of Justice Charges
If Hochul interfered with a federal arrest (e.g., ordering state police to block the FBI), she could be charged with obstruction of justice (18 U.S.C. § 1503, 1510, 1512).
What Would Happen Next?
If the doctor were federally indicted, the FBI or U.S. Marshals could arrest her in New York.
The doctor would be transported to federal court to face charges under the Comstock Act.
New York’s shield laws would no longer apply, as they only protect against state abortion-related charges, not federal ones.
Final Takeaway: The Federal Government’s Path Forward
If the Trump administration wants to protect the lives of innocent unborn children as Jesus Christ expects (Proverbs 31:8-9), and ensure the Louisiana doctor is prosecuted, sending a message to all other doctors who participate in this kind mail order murder, it must invoke the Comstock Act and issue a federal arrest warrant. This would completely override Hochul’s shield laws, forcing her to comply with federal law. Furthermore, if we got blessed with Hochul actively interfering with a federal arrest warrant, she could face criminal charges for obstruction of justice.
Hochul was just on MSNBC bragging about her defiance of federal law saying the Trump administration has got a fight on their hands:
Her track record of obstructing federal efforts, whether on immigration or abortion, makes her a prime target for federal intervention under Trump’s DOJ. This doesn't even speak to the blatant violations of Americans 2nd Amendment rights Hochul is guilty of, making it impossible for law abiding concealed carry holders like this writer to visit up state New York. People who hold concealed carry licenses like myself cannot travel up there and carry in the woods for protection while camping because of Hochul's refusal to embrace 2nd amendment reciprocity laws with other states. Hochul needs to be removed from office and hopefully replaced with a much stronger advocate that respects the constitution and the will of the American people who voted Trump into office. If federal authorities take action, Hochul’s defiance would collapse under the weight of the Supremacy Clause. This legal strategy would not only ensure justice is served in Louisiana but could also set a national precedent for how states cannot defy federal law in abortion-related cases. Christians in the country have prayed hard to get Row v. Wade overturned for a reason. Let's continue to stop the murderous demonic powers from finding loopholes around the law. @realDonaldTrump should immediately call for the enforcement of the Comstock Act and STOP doctors from sending murder pills through the mail.
With Pam Bondi and Trump’s DOJ in power, it is time for decisive action to bring Hochul’s lawlessness to an end.
“If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land” 2 Chronicles 7:14.
Grace, Mercy, And Peace To You All,
WLBJ