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Coverage dated August 24, 2023

West Virginia can restrict abortion pill sales, judge rules, despite FDA approval that it’s safe

Headline from The Columbian

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia can restrict the sale of the abortion pill, despite federal regulators’ approval of it as a safe and effective medication, a federal judge has ruled.

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  1. MyNorthwest

    Federal judge: West Virginia can restrict abortion pill sales (opens MyNorthwest)

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    CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia can restrict the sale of the abortion pill, despite federal regulators' approval of it as a safe and effective

  2. The American Spectator

    Abortion Pill Ban Upheld by West Virginia Court - The American Spectator | USA News and PoliticsThe American Spectator (opens The American Spectator)

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    A federal court upheld West Virginia's abortion ban on Thursday, ruling that the state can prohibit the sale of mifepristone.

  3. The Columbian

    West Virginia can restrict abortion pill sales, judge rules, despite FDA approval that it’s safe (opens The Columbian)

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    CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia can restrict the sale of the abortion pill, despite federal regulators’ approval of it as a safe and effective medication, a federal judge has ruled.

  4. The Guardian

    West Virginia can restrict abortion pill sales, federal judge rules (opens The Guardian)

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    Judge says near-total abortion ban signed by governor in September 2022 takes precedence over FDA approvals

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