Certain members of the media, political organizations and candidates, and pro-abortion organizations have attempted to sow confusion and doubt regarding our laws to further their own financial and/or political agendas. These organizations profit from misinformation they perpetuate.
To address this directly, Attorney General Liz Murrill has issued the following statement: During the 2024 Regular Session, Louisiana State Sen. Thomas Pressley’s sister Catherine Herring testified regarding her exhusband’s attempts to induce the termination of her pregnancy at approximately 8 weeks by lacing her drinks with abortion-inducing drugs. Thankfully, she was able to save her pregnancy and gave birth to a beautiful, cherished daughter.
The Legislature, in response, increased the criminal penalties that would attach to such conduct and added Mifepristone and Misoprostol to the list of Schedule IV Controlled Substances in Louisiana. Ms. Herring’s courageous testimony illustrated that easy access to these drugs can be dangerous to pregnant women and exposes women to the risks of coercion, abuse, and criminal behavior.