Louisiana Legislature Passes Bill to Classify Abortion Pills as Controlled Substances
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The Louisiana Senate has passed a bill to classify the abortion drugs misoprostol and mifepristone as controlled substances, criminalizing their possession without a prescription. The bill, expected to be signed by Governor Jeff Landry, exempts pregnant women from prosecution but could complicate access to these medications for other medical uses. The Biden administration has criticized the legislation, linking it to the broader anti-abortion agenda following the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
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