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Abortion Pills: Mifepristone Manufacturer Asks Supreme Court To Rule On Whether Medication Should Be Restricted

Mifepristone remains legally available—at least until the Supreme Court rules in the case.

Court Blocks Idaho AG From Prosecuting Doctors For Referring Out-Of-State Abortions

The state has enacted the most restrictive policies for residents obtaining abortions out of state.

Pope Francis Hospitalized To Undergo Abdominal Surgery

The 86-year-old pope, who was last hospitalized in April, is expected to remain in the hospital for several days while he recovers.

Mifepristone: Supreme Court Keeps Abortion Pills Legal—At Least For Now—Blocking Ruling

The high court’s ruling means mifepristone’s approval will stay in place as the lawsuit against it plays out in court.

Abortion Pill Mifepristone Won’t Lose Approval—At Least For Now—As Appeals Court Partially Blocks Controversial Ruling

The 5th Circuit partially blocked an order from a Trump-appointed judge that would have thrown access to mifepristone into doubt at the end of the week.

Medication Abortion Without Mifepristone? What To Know About Misoprostol-Only Abortions In Wake Of Court Ruling

The one-drug regimen is widely viewed as a backup plan if higher courts uphold Judge Kacsmaryk’s ruling blocking approval for mifepristone.

Mifepristone Ruling: Here Are The Unintended Health Consequences Of Attacks On Abortion Pills

Abortion isn’t the only medical condition that Judge Kacsmaryk’s ruling on mifepristone’s FDA approval could impact.

Trump-Appointed Judge Halts Abortion Pill Mifepristone’s FDA Approval Nationwide

The ruling could cut off an additional 40 million American women’s access to abortion—but the Biden Administration has a week to file an appeal.

Judge Strikes Down Required Coverage Of Preventive Care—Cancer Screenings, Pregnancy, Medications And More

The ruling applies nationwide.

Idaho Abortion Bill Could Be First Ban On Interstate Travel For Procedure

The bill would make it a felony for people to transport minors for abortions without their parents’ consent.