"The unanimous ruling Friday from the New Orleans-based 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals marks a substantial victory for abortion opponents seeking to stem the flow of abortion pills prescribed online that they view as subverting state bans on the procedure."
"Judge Kyle Duncan, who was appointed by President Donald Trump, wrote in the ruling, 'The regulation creates an effective way for an out-of-state prescriber to place the drug in the hands of Louisianans in defiance of Louisiana law.'"
"There is little precedent for a federal court overruling the scientific regulations of the FDA, and it remains to be seen how the decision could impact how the drug is dispensed long-term."
The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled to block the mailing of mifepristone prescriptions, requiring in-person distribution at clinics. This decision is a significant win for abortion opponents and is expected to be appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court. The ruling affects all states, including those without abortion bans, and challenges FDA regulations. Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill's lawsuit against the FDA claimed its regulations undermined state law. The ruling is currently in effect while the case proceeds through the courts.
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