April 7, 2026

Judge allows abortion pill prescriptions by mail to continue

U.S. District Judge David C. Joseph ruled that mifepristone can continue to be mailed while the FDA conducts a six-month safety review, emphasizing the importance of the agency's expertise.
Judge Joseph criticized the legal challenge from Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill, suggesting it undermines public health decisions and indicated potential future changes to the regulations.
The ruling sets the stage for a significant legal battle over abortion pill access, with implications for states' ability to regulate abortion following the Dobbs decision.