Texas Judge Revives Nationwide Challenge to Abortion Pill Access
Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk ruled that Idaho, Kansas, and Missouri can proceed with a lawsuit aiming to restrict access to mifepristone. The states seek to limit telehealth prescriptions, shorten the gestational limit for use, and mandate in-person visits, arguing these measures are necessary to uphold state abortion laws. The ACLU criticized the decision, viewing it as an attack on medication abortion. This case follows a previous ruling by Kacsmaryk against mifepristone and comes amidst ongoing efforts by multiple states to further restrict access to abortion pills. The outcome could significantly impact abortion access nationwide.
John Q. Hosedrinker