Federal Court Blocks Mail Distribution of Abortion Pill Mifepristone
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- Category: United States
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-02 12:14 UTC
- Sources: PBS NewsHour
A federal judge ruled that mifepristone must be dispensed only in person at clinics, overturning the FDA's mail‑distribution regulations. PBS NewsHour notes the decision is expected to be appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court.
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