The Legal Battle Over Abortion Pills in Texas: A Transcript Analysis

A federal judge in Texas heard arguments in a case challenging the FDA's approval of mifepristone, a drug used for medical abortions. The anti-abortion group that filed the lawsuit argued that mifepristone is unsafe and the FDA did not properly follow its approval process. The Justice Department defended the FDA's approval, arguing the drug is safe and effective. The court will issue an order and opinion soon. The Alliance Defending Freedom argued that the court has the power to order the FDA to withdraw the drug from the market, but the Justice Department argued that such an order would cause significant public harm.