Conservative Christian lawyers aim to restrict access to abortion pills nationwide, challenging the FDA’s regulation of mifepristone, the drug used in 63% of U.S. abortions. The case could lead to a de facto nationwide abortion ban. Anti-abortion groups have previously petitioned to limit mifepristone’s availability, citing safety concerns that have since been discredited. If successful, the Supreme Court’s decision could set a dangerous precedent by allowing judges to override scientific evidence and federal agencies’ expertise. This case reflects the increasing politicization of science in abortion regulation, with potential implications for birth control access and other reproductive health issues.
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At Stake in Mifepristone Case: Abortion, FDA’s Authority, and Return to 1873 Obscenity Law
