A federal appeals court reinstates a nationwide requirement that abortion pills must be obtained in person, blocking access by mail. The ruling marks a significant shift in current access protocols for the medication.
A federal appeals court has issued a temporary order reinstating the requirement for abortion pills to be obtained in person, effectively blocking access by mail.
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A federal appeals court has issued a temporary order reinstating the requirement for abortion pills to be obtained in person, effectively blocking access by mail.
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