Mifepristone
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Democrats push bill to protect mailing of abortion pills
The “Stop the Comstock Act” bill, filed Wednesday, would remove language in federal law that prohibits sending items that cause... Read more
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to study abortion pill safety questions
Regulating or restricting the abortion pill has become an important cause for pro-life activists, as the drug now accounts for... Read more
3 states pick up abortion pill lawsuit against Food and Drug Administration
The states of Missouri, Kansas, and Idaho argue in the new lawsuit that “women should have the in-person care of... Read more
In unanimous decision, SCOTUS rejects doctors’ challenge to abortion pill
The Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously ruled against a physician-led challenge to the abortion drug mifepristone. Read more
Pro-life roundup: Louisiana passes abortion fraud bill, California invites abortionists from Arizona
A look at major abortion-related developments that took place in the states this week. Read more
Abortion pill opponents face Supreme Court skepticism
The justices heard oral arguments on March 26 for a lawsuit brought by Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine (AHM). Read more
Experts preview U.S. Supreme Court’s abortion pill case
The Supreme Court will hear arguments Tuesday regarding the Biden administration’s alleged deficient safeguards surrounding use of mifepristone. Read more
CVS and Walgreens to begin selling abortion pills this month
The Biden administration has significantly loosened restrictions on abortion drugs in recent years, allowing pills to be administered via mail... Read more
Chemical abortion pill: U.S. bishops issue guide laying out dangers and concerns
The bishops’ document cited a number of safety concerns with the abortion pill, which included blood loss, infections, and even... Read more
U.S. Supreme Court to hear major abortion pill case in March
The decision in the case could determine whether the abortion pill mifepristone can be prescribed by telemedicine or sent through... Read more
Supreme Court to review high-stakes abortion case
The United States Supreme Court will review a lower court ruling that reimposed restrictions on the abortion drug mifepristone. Read more
Japanese governmental panel backs abortion pill amid small pro-life protests
Japan is now one step closer to legalizing an abortion pill despite some pushback from a small but dedicated pro-life... Read more
Supreme Court allows full access to abortion pill
The court’s 7-2 ruling blocks a lower court order that would have taken the drug mifepristone off the market. Read more
Supreme Court extends temporary ruling lifting restrictions on abortion pill
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito issued a ruling Wednesday extending the court’s temporary pause on all restrictions on the abortion... Read more
Colorado judge exempts pro-life clinic from state’s ban on abortion pill reversal therapy
A federal judge granted a pro-life health care clinic a temporary exemption from Colorado’s first-in-the-nation ban on the abortion pill... Read more
Supreme Court temporarily lifts restrictions on abortion pill as it considers case
The Supreme Court on Friday placed a five-day suspension on all abortion pill restrictions ordered by lower courts. Read more
Catholic bishops back federal court ruling against ‘lethal’ abortion drug
The U.S. Catholic bishops have praised a federal court’s action to restore limits on the use of the abortion drug... Read more
A Texas judge suspended abortion pill approval. Does that mean they are illegal?
By issuing a “stay,” the judge’s ruling will block the FDA’s abortion pill approval as unlawful. Read more
Texas federal judge issues ruling in highly anticipated abortion pill case
Contradictory federal court rulings on April 7 left the status of mifepristone — the first of two drugs used in... Read more
Catholic groups join fight against FDA approval of abortion pill
Pro-life organizations, members of Congress, and state attorneys general have signed amicus briefs in support of an Alliance for Hippocratic... Read more
