Chapter
The Battle Over Abortion
05:50 - 15:24 (09:33)
The decision of whether or not to approve Miffl Pristone rests on the hands of a judge, who could end up overturning the federal government's approval, leading to dueling federal judges and eventually, the Supreme Court. Even if the judge rules to block Miffl Pristone, women will still have access to medication abortion.
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The Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine is suing the FDA to revoke the use of a specific medication used for abortions.
05:50 - 07:46 (01:55)
Summary
The Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine is suing the FDA to revoke the use of a specific medication used for abortions. This case could set a precedent for future legal battles regarding other medication like vaccines, contraception, or morning after pills.
ChapterThe Battle Over Abortion
EpisodeA Threat to Abortion Pills. Plus, the U.S. Shares Secrets
PodcastThe Daily
A federal judge in Texas has ruled that the US Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) restrictions on the abortion pill, Mifflin Pristone, violate the rights of women seeking abortions, putting access to the pill in jeopardy.
07:46 - 10:20 (02:33)
Summary
A federal judge in Texas has ruled that the US Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) restrictions on the abortion pill, Mifflin Pristone, violate the rights of women seeking abortions, putting access to the pill in jeopardy. However, legal experts believe that the FDA will fight the ruling and attempt to preserve access to the drug.
ChapterThe Battle Over Abortion
EpisodeA Threat to Abortion Pills. Plus, the U.S. Shares Secrets
PodcastThe Daily
The recent block of access to Miffl Pristone in Texas sets a strong precedent for anti-abortion groups, but may lead to dueling federal judges if other states interfere with the ruling.
10:20 - 15:24 (05:04)
Summary
The recent block of access to Miffl Pristone in Texas sets a strong precedent for anti-abortion groups, but may lead to dueling federal judges if other states interfere with the ruling. However, there have been lawsuits filed in federal courts in blue states that may provide opportunities for contradiction.