Tag: mifepristone

Federal Judge Halts Colorado Ban on Abortion ‘Reversal’

A judge has temporarily halted a Colorado bill that banned abortion reversal treatment after a clinic alleged in a lawsuit that the new law violated its Constitutional rights. Judge Daniel Domenico, who noted that Colorado is the only state to ban the treatment, issued the temporary restraining order over the weekend after Bella Health and…


Federal Judge Rules to Keep Access to Abortion Drug Mifepristone in 17 States, DC

A federal Obama-appointed judge ruled to maintain access to abortion pills in 17 states and Washington, D.C., on Thursday. The ruling would not be impacted by other orders issued in other federal courts, said the judge, Thomas Rice of the U.S. Eastern District of Washington. His ruling is a clarification and reiteration of a ruling he issued…


Appeals Court Upholds Some Restrictions on Abortion Pill Mifepristone

A U.S. appeals court has intervened to partially overturn a Texas court’s order that halted the use of the abortion drug mifepristone while a legal battle unfolds. The pill will remain available nationwide while the case plays out but with more stringent restrictions, including requirements for multiple in-person doctors visits to obtain the drug. In a…


Federal Judge’s Decision Against Abortion Pill May Not Survive Appeals, Legal Experts Say

A federal judge’s recent ruling striking down U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of abortion pill mifepristone is not likely to survive on appeal, legal experts told The Epoch Times. The court decision is one of many to have followed across the country in the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision in June 2022…


Democrat Lawmakers Gain a GOP Ally in Battle Over Abortion Pill

Two Democrat lawmakers and one Republican have urged the Biden administration to ignore a court ruling that blocked the use of the drug mifepristone, which is commonly used to induce abortion in the early stages of pregnancy. Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) issued a statement on April 7—the same day a federal judge in Texas banned…


Hundreds of Drugmakers Call for Reversal of Texas Court Ruling on Abortion Pill

More than 300 current and former biotech and pharmaceutical executives have signed an open letter criticizing a federal Texas judge over his recent decision to suspend FDA approval of the abortion pill mifepristone. “We cannot stay quiet. We call for the reversal of this decision to disregard science, and the appropriate restitution of the mandate…


Rep. Gonzales Suggests Defunding FDA If Biden Admin Ignores Ruling on Abortion Pill

Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) has said that defunding the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) could be an option if the Biden administration dismisses a court ruling that suspended approval of the abortion pill mifepristone. Gonzales, who sits on the Appropriations Committee, said House Republicans might decide to use the “power of the purse” to hold…


LIVE 7 AM ET: NTD Good Morning (April 10): Chinese Regime Conducts Live Fire Military Drills Near Taiwan; President Macron’s Visit to China

The Chinese Regime launches military drills around Taiwan. The exercises include live fire drills and fighter jet deployment over three days. Find out how U.S. lawmakers and Taiwan’s forces are responding. French President Emanuel Macron suggests Europe limit reliance on the U.S. This after visiting China, and meeting with CCP leader Xi Jinping. We ask an…


NTD Good Morning (April 10): Chinese Regime Conducts Live Fire Military Drills Near Taiwan; President Macron’s Visit to China

The Chinese regime launched military drills around Taiwan, including live fire drills and fighter jet deployment over three days. Find out how U.S. lawmakers and Taiwan’s forces are responding. French President Emanuel Macron suggests Europe limit reliance on the United States after visiting China and meeting with CCP leader Xi Jinping. We ask an expert…


Federal Judge Orders FDA to Freeze Approval of Abortion Pill Mifepristone

A federal judge in Texas, in an unprecedented move, has ordered the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to temporarily halt its approval of mifepristone, a drug used for abortion. U.S. District Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk, a Trump appointee in Amarillo, Texas, signed an injunction directing the FDA to stay mifepristone’s approval, while the lawsuit that…