Drug company and doctor sue over abortion pill access, in test cases of federal power

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In lawsuits that could impact abortion access nationwide, the drug manufacturer GenBioPro and a doctor in North Carolina filed separate federal complaints seeking to strike down state restrictions on the abortion drug mifepristone.

, at least 14 states have ceased nearly all abortions, including access to medication abortion, either because of laws passed by state legislators or because of confusion over the laws.

Earlier this month, the FDA expanded the rules to allow for retail pharmacies to dispense the drug for the first time, so long as they follow certain rules. Some pharmacy chains like Walgreens and CVS say they plan to join the program but are continuing to sort through the details. In a statement to ABC News, Bryant said she filed her lawsuit because there's "no medical reason for politicians to interfere or restrict access" to the drug.

Advocates in favor of abortion rights are hopeful that this kind of "federal preemption" case will test a new legal strategy that could be applied in other states.

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All these forced birthers in the comments virtue signaling. 🙄

Why not have a storyline that says, millions of unborn babies will be saved by this 🤷

Are you saying that the all American emancipated woman doesn't flush it down the toilet anymore ?

Cannot believe I’m sincerely rooting for a drug manufacturer but here we are ¯\\_(ツ)_/¯

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