Texas Judge Suspends FDA Approval of Abortion Pill
On Friday, a Texas judge suspended the FDA approval of the chemical abortion drug, mifepristone (also known as RU-486). This decision has sparked controversy and debate among pro-life and pro-choice advocates. However, it is important to understand the facts surrounding this decision and its potential impact on the abortion industry.
Mifepristone is a drug used in combination with misoprostol to induce abortion. It works by blocking the hormone progesterone, which is necessary for the pregnancy to continue. This causes the lining of the uterus to break down and the pregnancy to end, essentially starving the baby of nutrients. The drug has been approved by the FDA since 2000 and is commonly used in chemical abortions which account for more than fifty-two percent of abortions nationwide.
However, the recent decision by the Texas judge has suspended the FDA approval of mifepristone, citing safety concerns for women who take the drug. The judge argued that the medication poses a risk of serious harm or death to women and that the FDA’s decision to continue to allow its use is “arbitrary and capricious.”
On the other hand, a federal judge in Washington, Thomas Rice, issued a contradictory ruling, which temporarily allowed healthcare providers during the COVID-19 pandemic to prescribe mifepristone without an in-person visit using telemedicine or by mail.
It is possible that the conflicting rulings could lead to a legal battle, with the FDA and the two judges involved in the case potentially appealing the decisions to higher courts.
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