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DOJ Missouri Filing
DOJ quietly asks the Missouri court to pause proceedings pending FDA review.
Legislative Action
Sen. Josh Hawley introduces a Senate bill to outright ban the abortion pill.
Louisiana Precedent
DOJ unsuccessfully asks Louisiana to pause its separate anti-abortion lawsuit.
Amended Complaint
AG Catherine Hanaway adds claims that mail-order drugs are dangerous without in-person visits.
Lawsuit Filed
Missouri, Kansas, and Idaho file suit against the FDA over mifepristone regulations.
The U.S. Department of Justice has requested a federal court in Missouri to pause or dismiss a lawsuit targeting the FDA's approval of mifepristone, citing an ongoing internal agency review. This move reflects a strategic effort by the administration to manage high-stakes litigation over medication abortion and telehealth access ahead of the 2026 midterms.