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Appeals Court Says Abortion Pill Can Remain Available but Imposes Temporary Restrictions

The judges blocked the drug from being sent to patients through the mail and rolled back other steps the government had taken to ease access.

By Pam Belluck

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Pfizer CEO and Other Drug Company Leaders Condemn Texas Abortion Pill Ruling

More than 250 executives said that the decision ignored both scientific and legal precedent and, if it stands, would create uncertainty for the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.

By Christina Jewett

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What’s Going On With the Abortion Pill Rulings by Federal Judges?

One invalidated the F.D.A.’s approval of the abortion pill mifepristone. The other ordered the F.D.A. to do nothing to restrict the pill’s availability.

By Pam Belluck

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Texas Judge Hears Case to End Federal Approval of Abortion Pill

The judge said he would decide soon whether to issue a preliminary injunction ordering the F.D.A. to withdraw its approval of the drug or wait for the full trial.

By Pam Belluck and Allison McCann

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