Pills are keeping abortion accessible even where it’s banned. A court is considering restrictions
Summary
A federal appeals court is reviewing whether the rules for prescribing mifepristone, a key abortion pill, should be stricter. This case is part of ongoing efforts in some states to limit access to abortion pills after the Supreme Court allowed states to decide abortion laws.Key Facts
- Mifepristone and misoprostol are the two drugs used in most U.S. abortions.
- The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is hearing a case about restricting the prescription of mifepristone.
- The case was brought by Louisiana officials concerned about the use of abortion pills obtained online or from other states.
- The FDA is reviewing the current prescribing rules and may change them.
- Other states, including Florida, Texas, Idaho, Kansas, and Missouri, are also challenging the FDA’s rules.
- The Supreme Court previously blocked attempts to limit mifepristone availability due to legal standing issues of challengers.
- Federal judges in Hawaii and Virginia have ruled that the FDA’s current restrictions are too strict.
- About 60% of abortions in the U.S. are now done using abortion pills.
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