(WNY News Now) – Attorney General Letitia James has vowed to shield New York’s abortion providers from out-of-state legal challenges, following a Texas lawsuit targeting telehealth abortion care.

New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a resolute statement on Friday in response to a lawsuit filed by the Texas Attorney General against a New York-based doctor who provides telehealth abortion services.

“Abortion is, and will continue to be, legal and protected in New York. As other states move to attack those who provide or obtain abortion care, New York is proud to be a safe haven for abortion access. We will always protect our providers from unjust attempts to punish them for doing their job and we will never cower in the face of intimidation or threats. I will continue to defend reproductive freedom and justice for New Yorkers, including from out-of-state anti-choice attacks.”