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Louisiana sues FDA to end nationwide telehealth abortion access

9/9/2026

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Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill is suing the FDA to end nationwide telehealth abortion access.
Louisiana says FDA telehealth rules undermine its abortion ban and threaten the state budget.
The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments in New Orleans this week.
If Louisiana succeeds, mail and pharmacy distribution of mifepristone could end nationwide.

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Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill is suing the FDA to end nationwide telehealth abortion access.
Louisiana says FDA telehealth rules undermine its abortion ban and threaten the state budget.
The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments in New Orleans this week.
If Louisiana succeeds, mail and pharmacy distribution of mifepristone could end nationwide.