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States Revive Lawsuit to Sharply Curb Access to Abortion Pill

The Supreme Court ruled in June that the original plaintiffs, anti-abortion doctors and groups, did not have standing to sue. Now three states are trying to continue the legal fight.

By Pam Belluck

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Conservative Justices Appear to Side With San Francisco in Water Quality Dispute

The justices heard arguments on Wednesday in a long-simmering dispute between San Francisco and the E.P.A. over regulation of water pollution.

By Abbie VanSickle

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Supreme Court Lets Biden Plans on Mercury and Methane Move Forward

Republican-led states and industry groups argued that the Environmental Protection Agency had moved too fast and imposed onerous regulations.

By Abbie VanSickle and Adam Liptak

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Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Another Pillar of Biden’s Student Debt Plan

The plan would affect millions of borrowers struggling with runaway interest and others who were still paying off loans after decades. It was set to take effect this fall.

By Zach Montague

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