Ruling deals blow to access to abortion pill mifepristone — but nothing changes yet

Updated August 16, 2023

Selena Simmons-Duffin
Diane Webber

A patient prepares to take mifepristone, for a medication abortion. A federal appeals court ruled to impose new restrictions on the drug Wednesday but the ruling will not take effect until the Supreme Court weighs in. (AP)

This article was originally published on August 16, 2023.

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