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politics1 month ago

Louisiana suit could erase online abortion-pill access nationwide

Louisiana is asking the 5th Circuit to overturn FDA rules that allow telehealth prescribing and mail delivery of mifepristone, arguing they undermine its abortion ban. If the suit or similar actions by other states prevail, online and mailed abortion pills could be blocked nationwide, eroding access in states where abortion remains legal and forcing reliance on clinics. Advocates warn this would strain healthcare systems, raise costs, and worsen delays, especially for rural residents, while opponents say it tramples state sovereignty and existing protections for access.

via Politico|
#abortion-access#abortion-pill#fifth-circuit
Court extends pause on abortion-pill restrictions amid ongoing case
politics4 months ago

Court extends pause on abortion-pill restrictions amid ongoing case

The Supreme Court indefinitely extended a freeze on strict new restrictions for dispensing the abortion pill mifepristone while the underlying legal challenge proceeds, providing temporary certainty for pharmacies, telehealth providers, and clinicians. Justices Alito and Thomas dissented. The case will likely return to the 5th Circuit, with the FDA continuing its safety review of the drug’s REMS program and the broader battle over access not yet resolved.

via Axios|
#abortion-pill#fda#mifepristone
Supreme Court Keeps Mail-Order Abortion Pill Accessible as Case Winds Through Courts
us-politics4 months ago

Supreme Court Keeps Mail-Order Abortion Pill Accessible as Case Winds Through Courts

The Supreme Court issued a brief order allowing the abortion pill mifepristone to continue to be prescribed via telehealth and mailed to patients, blocking a Fifth Circuit ruling while litigation continues in lower courts. The decision preserves access for now as Louisiana’s challenge to FDA rules proceeds, with justices Thomas and Alito dissenting; the case centers on whether the FDA’s loosened 2021 regulations were properly grounded amid ongoing safety reviews and regulatory scrutiny.

via The New York Times|
#abortion-pill#fda#louisiana
Court blocks mail delivery of abortion pill mifepristone, raising access questions
politics5 months ago

Court blocks mail delivery of abortion pill mifepristone, raising access questions

A federal court blocked the mailing of the abortion pill mifepristone, a move that limits telemedicine and mail-based access to the medication and adds new uncertainty to how patients can obtain it. The ruling comes amid ongoing legal challenges and regulatory scrutiny surrounding abortion drugs, with the FDA’s role and potential appeals likely to shape what happens next for patients and providers.

via AP News|
#abortion-pill#fda#federal-court
Étienne-Émile Baulieu, Inventor of the Abortion Pill, Dies at 98
obituaries1 year ago

Étienne-Émile Baulieu, Inventor of the Abortion Pill, Dies at 98

Étienne-Émile Baulieu, a French biochemist renowned for developing the abortion pill RU-486 and advancing hormone research, has died at 98. His work significantly impacted reproductive health and aging studies, despite facing controversy and opposition. Baulieu was a passionate advocate for women's rights and scientific progress, receiving numerous honors including France's Grand Cross of the Legion of Honor.

via The New York Times|
#abortion-pill#etienne-emile-baulieu#hormone-research
Massachusetts Man Charged with Secretly Administering Abortion Pill to Girlfriend
crime2 years ago

Massachusetts Man Charged with Secretly Administering Abortion Pill to Girlfriend

A Massachusetts man, Robert Kawada, has been charged with secretly giving his girlfriend an abortion pill, Misoprostol, to end her pregnancy. Kawada allegedly deceived her by claiming the pills were iron supplements and even staged a fake call from a nurse to convince her. He faces multiple charges, including poisoning and assault, and is being held on $100,000 bail. The case is under investigation by the Middlesex District Attorney's Office and Watertown Police.

via CBS Boston|
#abortion-pill#brookline#crime
"Supreme Court's Interest in 19th Century Comstock Act Raises Fears of National Abortion Ban"
law-and-politics2 years ago

"Supreme Court's Interest in 19th Century Comstock Act Raises Fears of National Abortion Ban"

The Supreme Court heard arguments in a case that could reinstate restrictions on the abortion pill mifepristone, with conservative justices invoking the Comstock Act, a 1873 law that made it illegal to send obscene materials through mail, including drugs that induce abortions and contraception. The law's scope has been narrowed over the years, but it has resurfaced in attempts to restrict mailed reproductive drugs. The case questions whether federal regulators overstepped their authority by loosening mifepristone restrictions, and a decision is expected later this summer, potentially impacting the 2024 presidential election.

via The Hill|
#abortion-pill#comstock-act#fda
"Supreme Court Justices Express Skepticism on FDA Accountability in Abortion Pill Arguments"
law-and-politics2 years ago

"Supreme Court Justices Express Skepticism on FDA Accountability in Abortion Pill Arguments"

The Supreme Court heard arguments challenging the FDA's relaxed regulations on the abortion pill, with legal experts suggesting the case may be dismissed due to lack of standing. Justices appeared skeptical of the FDA's lack of accountability for any harms caused by the pill, with Justice Alito questioning the FDA's infallibility and whether anyone can sue in such cases. The questioning may indicate the justices' thinking on who has standing in such matters, with implications for future legal challenges.

via Fox News|
#abortion-pill#fda#law-and-politics