The first-of-its-kind case that is expected to ascend to the U.S. Supreme Court has the potential to settle an ongoing conflict as blue states like New York have attempted to shield abortion providers from litigation and prosecution by red states with broad abortion bans.

“The ruling in Texas does not change that under Shield Laws, patients can access medication abortion from licensed providers no matter where they live,” Kay said.

Since Texas filed its suit, Louisiana filed a criminal case against Carpenter and has attempted to extradite her. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has said she will not allow that to happen, setting up a likely legal battle.