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axios.comFifth Circuit Blocks Mail-Order Access to Mifepristone Temporarily
A federal appeals court has blocked the mailing of the abortion pill mifepristone, ending pandemic-era rules and requiring in-person prescriptions. The ruling criticizes the FDA's handling of safety data and sides with pro-life states like Louisiana. The drug's manufacturer has a…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)States Adopt Laws Targeting Coercive Control in Domestic Violence Cases
Several U.S. states have enacted or are considering laws that address coercive control as a form of domestic violence. These measures aim to recognize non-physical abusive behaviors such as intimidation and surveillance. A recent incident in Louisiana has highlighted the issue, p…
news.sky.comFederal Government Moves State-Licensed Medical Marijuana to Schedule III
The Trump administration has reclassified state-licensed medical marijuana from Schedule I to the less restrictive Schedule III, easing regulations and providing tax benefits. The order, signed by acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, aims to expand research and access to medical…
CCoil (talk) / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 3.0)Anti-Abortion Groups Urge FDA to Accelerate Review of Mifepristone Restrictions
Anti-abortion organizations are pressing the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to expedite a review of mifepristone that could lead to restrictions on its prescription via telehealth. A recent federal court ruling in Louisiana highlighted ongoing legal challenges to FDA rules on…