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Abortion Pills Linked to Partner Violence, Urge Stricter Regulations

2/25/2026

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The amicus brief in Louisiana's lawsuit against the FDA links unregulated mail-order abortion pills to intimate partner violence.
The Family Research Council and Dr. Martha Shuping argue these pills enable coercion by abusers to force abortions without proper screening.
It notes that one in four women experience intimate partner violence, which worsens during pregnancy.
It calls for stricter regulations to protect women and unborn children.

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Story summary

The amicus brief in Louisiana's lawsuit against the FDA links unregulated mail-order abortion pills to intimate partner violence.
The Family Research Council and Dr. Martha Shuping argue these pills enable coercion by abusers to force abortions without proper screening.
It notes that one in four women experience intimate partner violence, which worsens during pregnancy.
It calls for stricter regulations to protect women and unborn children.