Global Politics Report Editorial

Alito temporarily restores FDA rule allowing abortion pill to be sent by mail

A federal appeals court blocked a FDA rule that allowed the abortion pill mifepristone to be dispensed through the mail.

Key Data

Key people or organizations: Alito, FDA

Story focus: Alito temporarily restores FDA rule allowing abortion pill to be sent by mail

Source context: A federal appeals court blocked a FDA rule that allowed the abortion pill mifepristone to be dispensed through the mail.

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Original source: CBS News