MIFEPRISTONE ABORTION PILLS
Democratic wins in state Attorney General races give Donald Trump a new headache
Democrats have achieved significant victories by winning attorney general races in five traditionally Republican-leaning states. This shift may hinder conservative legal strategies and provide resistance to President Donald Trump's policies. Incoming Democratic attorneys general plan to refocus on consumer protection and environmental issues while reviewing previous legal actions by their Republican predecessors.
Ohio surgeon faces serious charges after using ex-wife’s identity to obtain abortion pills for pregnant girlfriend, pleads no contest
A former Toledo surgeon, Hassan-James Abbas, faces up to five years in prison after pleading no contest to charges including unlawful distribution of abortion drugs and identity fraud. Prosecutors allege he drugged and forcefully administered abortion pills to his pregnant girlfriend while she slept, after she refused to terminate her pregnancy.
What is mifepristone, and why is it used? Court restricts abortion access by blocking mailing of abortion pill in US
What is mifepristone, and why is it used? A federal appeals court has restricted access to mifepristone by blocking mailing of prescriptions. The ruling requires in-person clinic visits for the abortion pill. The decision affects telemedicine abortion, FDA rules, Louisiana abortion ban enforcement, and miscarriage care access across the United States.
Abortion clinics decline across US, impacting access to care; what factors are behind the shift and which states are hardest hit
America sees fewer abortion clinics. A recent report shows a two percent drop in physical clinics. This decline impacts access, especially in states with few facilities. Online clinics are now a vital source of care. Some clinics operate under shield laws in states with bans. This trend highlights a dynamic landscape for abortion services.
US FDA approves another generic version of abortion pill
The U.S. FDA approved Evita Solution's generic version of the abortion drug mifepristone, used for pregnancies up to 10 weeks. This approval occurs amid heightened scrutiny of the drug, despite the FDA affirming its long-proven safety. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. criticized the process, while Costco decided against selling it due to low demand.
Trump has said abortion is a state issue; his judicial picks could shape it nationally for decades
Donald Trump's judicial picks show anti-abortion leanings. Many have defended abortion restrictions. Some even have ties to anti-abortion groups. These appointments could impact abortion access long after Trump leaves office. Experts say this is a way to shape abortion policy without direct action. Abortion rights groups worry about the future of legal challenges. Anti-abortion groups are hopeful about the nominees.
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US abortion rates rise three years after Dobbs' new ruling on Roe vs Wade, here's why
Three years post-Dobbs, the U.S. abortion landscape is evolving unexpectedly. Abortion rates remain steady, driven by medication abortion and telehealth, challenging pro-life expectations. The focus shifts to defunding Planned Parenthood and restricting abortion pills, while pro-choice groups leverage shield laws and ballot initiatives to protect access, creating a divided nation.
Abortion pill inventor Etienne-Emile Baulieu dies aged 98
French scientist Etienne-Emile Baulieu, the inventor of the abortion pill, died at the age of 98 at his home in Paris on Friday, his wife told AFP. The doctor and researcher, who achieved worldwide renown for his work that led to the pill, had an eventful life that included fighting in the French resistance and becoming friends with artists such as Andy Warhol. In the 1960s, literature fan Baulieu became friends with artists such as Andy Warhol.
What has Donald Trump not done yet?
Donald Trump's second administration has executed significant policy changes and political announcements, following his 'Agenda 47' and the Heritage Foundation's Project 2025. Key proposals include shuttering the Department of Education, tightening abortion pill restrictions, nationalizing school choice, and enacting further tariffs and tax cuts.
Panic buying: Women stockpile abortion pills in U.S before Donald Trump takes over as President
Fears about Donald Trump's potential presidency have prompted an increase in women seeking abortion pills, emergency contraception, and long-term birth control options.
What Trump's election could mean for abortion in the United States
Donald Trump's potential second term could bring renewed threats to abortion access in the US, even without a Republican-controlled Congress. Experts believe a Trump administration could target abortion pills, revive an old law to restrict abortion materials, and appoint judges who favor stricter abortion laws. Abortion rights advocates are preparing to fight back against these potential challenges.
US Election 2024: Donald Trump wouldn't say whether he'd veto a national ban even as abortion remains top election issue
US Election 2024: Former President Donald Trump avoided committing to a stance on a national abortion ban during a debate with Vice President Kamala Harris. While he stated he wouldn't sign such a ban, he also didn't clarify if he would veto it. This ambiguity has led to concerns among voters and advocates about his true position on abortion rights.
How abortion could impact the 2024 US presidential elections
Abortion-related legal battles persist, influencing the 2024 presidential race, with Republicans navigating conflicting positions and Democrats emphasizing it as a pivotal issue. The outcome remains uncertain, with economic concerns possibly overshadowing abortion in voters' priorities.
Supreme Court to decide fate of Mifepristone: A deep dive into Texas abortion medication lawsuit
At the center of the Texas medication abortion lawsuit lies mifepristone, a drug developed by Danco Laboratories, embroiled in a contentious legal battle that has the potential to shape the future of abortion access in the United States.
World's biggest abortion pill seller has a dark India link it might not be able to shake
More than 30 samples of drugs made by Delhi-based Synokem Pharmaceuticals Ltd. — including generic abortion pills, an antibiotic and anti-seizure medicines — have failed quality tests conducted by Indian regulators and public health researchers since 2018, according to government records and data reviewed by Bloomberg News. The samples contained impurities, lacked the right amount of active ingredient or failed to meet other international standards designed to ensure that medicine is safe and effective, the records show.
What's abortion pills Mifepristone & Misoprostol, how is it used and why?
As per some studies, the combination of these pills causes a complete abortion in more than 99% of patients and is as safe as the traditional abortion procedure administered by a doctor in a clinic. A variety of research has found that medication abortion has low rates of adverse events, and a study published in The Lancet last year found that patients are generally satisfied with it.
The Abortion pill ruling: What's happened, what's at stake, what's next
The Supreme Court ruled to maintain the FDA's approval of mifepristone, a commonly used abortion pill, while an appeal moves forward, in a legal battle that could have wide-ranging consequences for access to abortion and the FDA's regulatory authority over other drugs. The appeals court had imposed significant barriers to access despite allowing the pill to remain on the market, effectively preventing patients from obtaining it by mail, which has made obtaining the medication easier for many patients.
US Supreme Court preserves access to abortion pill
The US Supreme Court has preserved access to the abortion pill mifepristone, which is used in over half of US abortions, by freezing rulings by lower courts that would have banned or severely limited access. An appeals court had already imposed strict access limits after a US District Court judge had initially ruled to ban mifepristone, which had been approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 2000.
US Supreme Court extends access to abortion pill to Friday
The Biden administration and New York-based Danco Laboratories, the maker of the drug, want the nation's highest court to reject limits on mifepristone's use imposed by lower courts, at least as long as the legal case makes it way through the courts. They say women who want the drug and providers who dispense it will face chaos if limits on the drug take effect. Depending on what the justices decide, that could include requiring women to take a higher dosage of the drug than the FDA says is necessary.
US Supreme Court hits pause on abortion pill ban
The nation's highest court issued an "administrative stay" freezing the rulings until Wednesday to allow for parties to submit their arguments to the tribunal -- scene of the latest battleground in America's war over reproductive rights. The move came after the Justice Department filed an emergency appeal asking the Supreme Court to block the lower court rulings that would have banned or limited access to the drug mifepristone.
DeSantis signs Florida GOP's 6-week abortion ban into law
The governor's office said in a statement late Thursday that he had signed the legislation. The ban gives DeSantis a key political victory among Republican primary voters as he prepares to launch an expected presidential candidacy built on his national brand as a conservative standard bearer.
What is Mifepristone and why is it being banned in the US?
Mifepristone is considered the “standard of care” for medication abortion and miscarriage treatment, according to Hayley McMahon, a public health researcher and doctoral student at the Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University. Without mifepristone patients that want medication abortions, as opposed to in-clinic procedures, have other options. But experts warn that without the pill more people will be forced to carry unwanted pregnancies going forward.
US judge suspends approval of mifepristone in latest abortion setback
Kacsmaryk's ruling is a preliminary injunction that would essentially ban sales of mifepristone while the case by anti-abortion groups before him continues. The judge, who was appointed to the bench by Republican President Donald Trump, has not yet made a final ruling on the merits of the challenge. However, in his ruling he found that the lawsuit is substantially likely to succeed. He said that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration had ignored risks in approving the drug.
New US rule on abortion pills decoded
The first (mifepristone) blocks the pregnancy, and the second (misoprostol) provokes bleeding to empty the uterus. The biggest issues surround mifepristone, which has been authorized and tightly regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) since 2000. The FDA has approved mifepristone to be used through the 10th week of pregnancy.
US expands access to abortion pills through pharmacies
Retail pharmacies in the United States will be permitted to sell abortion pills, health officials said Tuesday, a move that could significantly expand access to the procedure after last year's landmark Supreme Court ruling that overturned federal abortion rights.
Now, safe, universal access to abortion
Indian women have had the legal right to have an abortion since 1971. The law was updated in 2021 in line with practical learnings and technological improvements. Despite this, 60-70% of abortions take place outside of the healthcare infrastructure.
Instagram and Facebook remove posts offering abortion pills
Such social media posts ostensibly aimed to help women living in states where preexisting laws banning abortion suddenly snapped into effect on Friday. That's when the high court overruled Roe v. Wade, its 1973 decision that declared access to abortion a constitutional right.
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