The three states argue that the FDA's approval of mifepristone for use up to 10 weeks of pregnancy, along with its availability via telemedicine and mail, has contributed to what they view as a public health risk.
After abortion opponents and doctors failed in their case to have the drug restricted — the Supreme Court ruled they lacked standing — Idaho, Kansas, and Missouri stepped in. Meanwhile, other states are making moves to protect reproductive rights.
A judge in Texas rules 3 other states can challenge access to abortion pill mifepristone nationwide
Texas judge rules 3 other states - including Kansas - can challenge access to abortion pill nationwide
The states of Idaho, Kansas and Missouri made the request in U.S. District Court in Amarillo, Texas. The only judge based there is Matthew Kacsmaryk, a nominee of former President
Republican States Can Move Ahead With Abortion Pill Lawsuit in Texas
Three Republican-led states can go forward with their lawsuit that seeks to restrict the availability of the abortion pill mifepristone, a judge ruled on Thursday. U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk in Amarillo,
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