AOC urges Biden to ignore Texas ruling suspending approval of abortion drug Democratic New York congresswoman says there is ‘extraordinary precedent’ for Biden to decline to enforce ruling The Guardian - US · Apr 9, 2023
Abortion pill to be blocked across US under judge’s order A Republican-appointed federal judge in Texas issued an order suspending the US government’s decades-old approval of a key drug used in medication abortion, initiating a process that could block access to the pill nationwide in a week. Bangkok Post · Apr 9, 2023
Competing abortion pill rulings sow broad alarm, confusion Competing rulings by two federal judges over the availability of the abortion pill mifepristone is sowing alarm and confusion — and opening a new front in the battle over abortion in the United States The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2023
‘What next?’ Schumer lambasts Texas judge’s abortion pills ruling Democrats including Senate majority leader warn of ‘dangerous new precedent’ set by ruling and vow to fight it The Guardian - US · Apr 8, 2023
Matthew Kacsmaryk: Who is the Trump-appointed judge trying to ban abortion pills? Texas judge presiding over several cases with far-reaching national implications The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2023
US abortion pill access in doubt after Texas judge suspends approval Abortion medication mifepristone has been available in the US for more than 20 years Evening Standard · Apr 8, 2023
Democrats condemn judge’s ‘draconian’ decision threatening abortion drug Party members call on Biden to do more to protect reproductive rights amid conflicting judicial rulings on mifepristone The Guardian - US · Apr 8, 2023
‘Unborn human’: the anti-abortion rhetoric of Texas judge’s ruling Matthew Kacsmaryk issued a ruling on Friday aiming to suspend the FDA’s approval of abortion drug mifepristone The Guardian - US · Apr 8, 2023
Abortion pill order latest contentious ruling by Texas judge A Texas judge who sparked a legal firestorm with an unprecedented ruling halting approval of the nation’s most common method of abortion is a former attorney for a religious liberty legal group with a long history pushing conservative causes The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2023
Abortion is on a fast track back to the Supreme Court The case would affect women all over the country, making abortions harder to access even in states where it’s legal. Axios · Apr 8, 2023
US access to abortion pill mifepristone in limbo after conflicting judicial rulings Access to the most commonly used method of abortion in the U.S. plunged into uncertainty Friday following conflicting court rulings over the legality of the abortion medication mifepristone that has been widely available for more than 20 years. France 24 · Apr 8, 2023
Abortion pill ruling: Texas judge orders hold on FDA approval, but another judge contradicts him ATLANTA — A federal judge in Texas delivered a major blow to reproductive rights advocates Friday, ordering a hold on the Food and Drug Administration approval of mifepristone, an abortion medication used in the United States since 2000. Los Angeles Times · Apr 8, 2023
Trump-appointed judge bans use of ‘morning after’ abortion pill A Texas judge has halted approval of the abortion pill Mifepristone, dealing another setback to abortion rights in the United States. The New Daily · Apr 8, 2023
Texas judge orders hold on FDA approval of abortion pill, but another ruling contradicts him WASHINGTON — A federal judge in Texas delivered a major blow to reproductive rights advocates Friday, ordering a hold on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of mifepristone, an abortion medication used in the United States since 2000. Los Angeles Times · Apr 8, 2023
The Guardian - US · Apr 8, 2023 Abortion pill case: where does the lawsuit against the pill currently stand? The fifth circuit court of appeals is considering the future of mifepristone after the supreme court blocked new restrictions
WEKU · Apr 7, 2023 Judges' dueling decisions put access to a key abortion drug in jeopardy nationwide A federal judge in Texas stayed the FDA's approval of the drug mifepristone, while a federal judge in Washington state blocked any FDA change in access.
Axios · Apr 7, 2023 Federal judge rules to freeze use of abortion pill nationwide The decision is the most impactful abortion ruling since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
Los Angeles Times · Apr 7, 2023 Texas judge orders hold on FDA approval of widely used abortion medication WASHINGTON — A federal judge in Texas delivered a major blow to reproductive rights advocates Friday, ordering a hold on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of mifepristone, an abortion medication used in the United States since 2000.
The Texas Tribune · Apr 7, 2023 Federal judge in Texas suspends FDA approval of abortion pill The ruling from U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk in Amarillo could potentially upend access to medication abortion nationwide.
Al Jazeera · Apr 7, 2023 US judge withdraws approval for abortion pill during Texas case Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk has placed a temporary stay on the FDA approval for mifepristone, used in medication abortions.
Roll Call · Apr 7, 2023 Dual court rulings throw confusion into abortion drug debate - Roll Call Two federal judges issued dueling opinions Friday over the FDA's approval of an abortion drug more than 20 years ago.
The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2023 Washington stocks up on abortion pills ahead of court ruling Washington state officials have purchased a three-year supply of a leading abortion medication in anticipation of a court ruling that could limit its availability
WEKU · Apr 4, 2023 Washington state stockpiles thousands of abortion pills Democratic state officials say they're ready to dispense thousands of mifepristone doses if access to the pill becomes difficult as a result of a pending federal lawsuit.
Tribune News Service · Apr 3, 2023 Cynthia M. Allen: Texas abortion pill case is no morality play. It’s a complex, technical squabble Since a group of pro-life plaintiffs first challenged the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of mifepristone, one of the two drugs used in chemical or medication abortions, the reporting on the case has been predictable.
Salon · Apr 1, 2023 White supremacy and abortion politics My research finds a strong connection between white supremacy, support for "men's rights" and anti-abortion views