The federal appeals court voted 2-1 to preserve nationwide access to mifepristone, but has tightened the rules under which it can be prescribed and dispensed.
The lawsuit argues that the agency"never" had the authority to approve the use of mifepristone and its approval should be rescinded. The appeals court's ruling means the FDA's approval of mifepristone, issued in 2000, remains effective.
The FDA approved mail-order abortion pills in 2021, making permanent a temporary rule change introduced during the pandemic.
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