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Tag: abortion medication policy

Louisiana, Trump FDA clash in court over abortion drug availability through telehealth

Despite the stringent abortion ban, AG Liz Murrill said almost 1,000 abortions per month are administered in Louisiana through medication obtained from out of state.
by Greg LaRose, Louisiana Illuminator February 27, 2026 Updated February 27, 2026

Louisiana locked up misoprostol a year ago — and is now trying to restrict it nationally

A city Health Department report found that the state’s ban on maternal-health drugs has left patients living in fear and put overwhelming stress on doctors and nurses. Now patients and healthcare providers worry about what could come next.
by Marta Jewson January 14, 2026 Updated January 13, 2026

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