In a groundbreaking decision, a federal judge has ruled that West Virginia has the authority to restrict the sale of the abortion pill, despite its approval by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The judge, Robert C. Chambers, dismissed most challenges brought against the state by abortion pill manufacturer GenBioPro, Inc., stating that the …
A manufacturer of a generic version of the abortion drug mifepristone, GenBioPro, has had certain portions of their lawsuit against West Virginia dismissed by a United States District Judge. The lawsuit claimed that the state’s restrictions on the medication have resulted in significant and ongoing economic harm to GenBioPro. However, District Judge Robert Chambers dismissed …
More than 100 advocacy groups supporting abortion rights are urging the House to remove a controversial provision from the GOP bill that aims to fund the FDA. Concerns have been raised surrounding the provision in the spending bill, which seeks to impose stricter restrictions on mifepristone, an abortion pill. Specifically, the provision would overturn the …
Wyoming’s attempt to ban abortion pills has been halted by a judge, ensuring their legality in the state for the time being. Teton County Judge Melissa Owens ruled that the ban cannot take effect on July 1 as planned, as attorneys for the state failed to demonstrate that it would not harm the plaintiffs in …
The New York State Legislature passed a bill on Tuesday that provides legal protection for New York doctors who prescribe abortion pills to patients in states where abortion is banned. The bill was approved by a vote of 99 to 45 in the New York State Assembly, and it passed the state Senate last month …