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Bob Ferguson continues fight against abortion pill restrictions
In a case with national implications, WA’s governor-elect and officials in 18 states are challenging FDA policies that limit access to mifepristone.
In a case with national implications, WA’s governor-elect and officials in 18 states are challenging FDA policies that limit access to mifepristone.
Bans in other states are exacerbating existing gaps in Washington’s reproductive health care infrastructure, sending many patients to Portland.
Bans in other states are overburdening the system as patients flood to West Coast clinics, hindering care for in-state patients.
Emergency abortions can resume in Idaho, but Northwest advocates say more restrictions could be coming.
Though the unanimous ruling allows the drug mifepristone to stay on the market, Washington will continue its case to broaden access to the medication.