Supreme Court's Abortion Pill Ruling Sparks Controversy and Concern

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit has voted to reimpose restrictions on the abortion pill mifepristone, indicating conservatives' belief that the Supreme Court will further limit abortion at a national level. The ruling won't have an immediate impact due to a stay issued by the Supreme Court, but it reveals the strategy of anti-abortion groups to challenge abortion access. The case raises arguments about the federal Comstock Act and the authority of the FDA, potentially paving the way for broader restrictions on controversial drugs. While this case may not revolutionize access to abortion nationwide, it highlights the court's direction on abortion and the potential for future changes.
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- As abortion pills near Supreme Court, advocates are once burned, twice shy The Hill
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- The 5th circuit is learning from its Supreme Court smackdowns. Slate
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