US court rules abortion pill restrictions 'unlawful'

medicalxpress - A federal court in Virginia has ruled that restrictions imposed by the U.S. drug regulator on the abortion pill mifepristone are "unlawful" and ordered the Trump administration to reconsider them.

AI Summary: A U.S. court ruled recent restrictions on the abortion pill unlawful, reaffirming FDA regulatory standards and restoring broader access. Industry groups filed briefs backing FDA oversight, warning that legal uncertainty would harm patients and research. The ruling calms access for now while legal and policy debates continue.

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