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Abortion Pill Shipments Surge Amid Texas Restrictions

8/13/2025

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Pill Access Surge

Abortion pill shipments in the U.S. skyrocketed to nearly 120,000 between July 2023 and August 2024, with many reaching those in restrictive states. In Texas, lawmakers are advancing bills to limit access, yet telehealth services like Aid Access remain a lifeline, particularly for underserved communities facing legal challenges.

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Chelius Defends Abortion Access

In Hawai‘i, women in remote areas struggle to access abortion care, but a lawsuit led by Graham Chelius has allowed mifepristone to be mailed since 2021, enhancing accessibility. Now, fears loom as the FDA, under Robert F. Kennedy Jr., considers safety regulation rollbacks that could jeopardize this progress and further isolate vulnerable communities.

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Pill Access Surge

Abortion pill shipments in the U.S. skyrocketed to nearly 120,000 between July 2023 and August 2024, with many reaching those in restrictive states. In Texas, lawmakers are advancing bills to limit access, yet telehealth services like Aid Access remain a lifeline, particularly for underserved communities facing legal challenges.

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