US Appeals Court Blocks Mail Distribution of Abortion Pills
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 19:02 UTC
- Sources: The Independent
A federal appeals panel ruled that the abortion medication mifepristone must be dispensed only in person at clinics, effectively ending mail‑order access. The decision impacts providers and patients across the United States, raising concerns among reproductive‑rights groups.
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