Democrats urge appeals court not to overturn mifepristone regulations
Summary
Democratic members of Congress asked a federal appeals court to keep the current rules for prescribing the abortion pill mifepristone. They want to stop the court from bringing back a rule that would require patients to pick up the pill in person.Key Facts
- All Democratic members of Congress signed a legal paper called an amicus brief.
- The brief was sent to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit.
- The Democrats want the court to keep the FDA’s current rules on mifepristone.
- The court is considering whether to bring back an old rule that requires patients to get the pill in person.
- Mifepristone is a pill used to help end early pregnancies.
- The Democrats argue that keeping the current rules helps easier and safer access to abortion pills.
- This case involves federal medical regulations and abortion access.
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