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Mifepristone Ban Temporarily Blocked | Illinois Fighting Illini Basketball News
A federal appeals court has temporarily halted a nationwide ban on mifepristone, the abortion drug used for over 20 years, allowing doctors to continue prescribing and pharmacies to dispense it while the legal battle continues. The case began when doctors and anti-abortion groups challenged the FDA’s 2000 approval, arguing safety was inadequately reviewed — a Texas judge initially agreed, threatening to remove the drug entirely. But the appeals court stepped in, preserving current access under pre-lawsuit conditions, while emphasizing the need for further review. With the case likely headed…
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