Democrats condemn court ruling that blocks telehealth mifepristone prescriptions
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- Category: United States
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-02 11:25 UTC
- Sources: The Hill
A federal court ruled that doctors can no longer prescribe the abortion pill mifepristone via telehealth or mail, prompting Democratic lawmakers to denounce the decision as a setback for reproductive care. Representative Ayanna Pressley called the panel "packed with Trump‑appointed extremists" and vowed continued fighting. The ruling is expected to restrict access to medication abortion nationwide.