Louisiana Legislature Classifies Abortion Pills as Controlled Substances

The Louisiana Legislature has passed a bill to reclassify abortion-inducing drugs mifepristone and misoprostol as controlled dangerous substances, making them harder to obtain. The bill, expected to be signed by Governor Jeff Landry, aims to protect against coerced abortions but has faced criticism from doctors and Democrats for potentially worsening maternal health outcomes. The move aligns with broader Republican efforts to tighten abortion restrictions.