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Pro-Life Coalition Urges Legal Action Against FDA Over Abortion Pill Safety

4/17/2026

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The coalition of pro-life groups urges Todd Blanche, Acting Attorney General of the United States, to back lawsuits against the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) over abortion pill policies.
The lawsuits seek to restore safety requirements for mifepristone weakened since 2016.
Pro-life states say FDA policies hinder enforcement of mail-order abortion laws and risk harm to women.
Studies indicate nearly 11% of women experience serious complications from the abortion pill.

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The coalition of pro-life groups urges Todd Blanche, Acting Attorney General of the United States, to back lawsuits against the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) over abortion pill policies.
The lawsuits seek to restore safety requirements for mifepristone weakened since 2016.
Pro-life states say FDA policies hinder enforcement of mail-order abortion laws and risk harm to women.
Studies indicate nearly 11% of women experience serious complications from the abortion pill.