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Anti-Abortion Advocates Push DOJ to Reinforce Mifepristone Regulations

4/16/2026

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Anti-abortion advocates use the Department of Justice leadership change to press against the FDA's mifepristone deregulation.
Nearly 80 groups urged Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to back state lawsuits against mail-order abortion pills.
The DOJ report claims Biden administration selectively enforced laws against pro-life activists, coordinated with abortion-rights groups, and notes sentencing disparities.
Advocates say the new DOJ leadership could strengthen support for state laws protecting women and unborn children.

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Anti-abortion advocates use the Department of Justice leadership change to press against the FDA's mifepristone deregulation.
Nearly 80 groups urged Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to back state lawsuits against mail-order abortion pills.
The DOJ report claims Biden administration selectively enforced laws against pro-life activists, coordinated with abortion-rights groups, and notes sentencing disparities.
Advocates say the new DOJ leadership could strengthen support for state laws protecting women and unborn children.