Judges face death threats in high-stakes abortion pill hearing.

A federal judge in Texas delayed public notice of a high-stakes court hearing over access to abortion medication due to a "barrage of death threats and protesters" and his interest in avoiding a "circus-like atmosphere." The judge is presiding over a lawsuit seeking to revoke government approval of mifepristone, one of two drugs used in a medication abortion. The case is being closely watched because a ruling for the plaintiffs could disrupt nationwide access to the widely used medication, including in states where abortion is legal. The judge's decision to delay public notice was criticized by media organizations, but he later posted notice of the hearing.