Coverage dated April 30, 2024

Some North Carolina abortion pill restrictions are unlawful, federal judge says

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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Some of North Carolina government’s restrictions on dispensing abortion pills — such as requiring that only doctors provide the drug — are unlawful because they frustrate the goal of Congress to use regulators to ensure the drug is distributed safely, a federal judge ruled on Tu…

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  1. Green Field Reporter

    Some North Carolina abortion pill restrictions are unlawful, federal judge says - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Some of North Carolina government’s restrictions on dispensing abortion pills — such as requiring that only doctors provide the drug — are unlawful because they frustrate the goal of Congress to use regulators to ensure the drug is distributed safely, a federal judge ruled on Tu…

  2. The Republic

    Some North Carolina abortion pill restrictions are unlawful, federal judge says (opens The Republic)

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    RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Some of North Carolina government’s restrictions on dispensing abortion pills — such as requiring that only doctors provide the drug — are unlawful because they frustrate the goal of Congress to use regulators to ensure the drug is distributed safely, a federal judge ruled on Tu…

  3. ABC 11 Raleigh

    Some North Carolina abortion pill restrictions are unlawful, federal judge rules (opens ABC 11 Raleigh)

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    U.S. District Judge Catherine Eagles granted a partial victory on Tuesday to a physician who performs abortions.

  4. Courthouse News Service

    North Carolina judge loosens abortion pill restrictions on doctors (opens Courthouse News Service)

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    A federal judge found many of North Carolina's restrictions on the abortion medication mifepristone are preempted FDA and congressional actions.

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