Federal appeals court preserves limited access to the abortion pill mifepristone A federal appeals court will allow partial access to the abortion drug mifepristone while a high-profile federal case plays out, but with new limitations on how the drug can be dispensed.

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Federal appeals court preserves limited access to the abortion pill mifepristone

April 13, 20235:08 AM ET

Sarah McCammon

Leila Fadel

Federal appeals court preserves limited access to the abortion pill mifepristone

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A federal appeals court will allow partial access to the abortion drug mifepristone while a high-profile federal case plays out, but with new limitations on how the drug can be dispensed.