Federal Appeals Court Halts Biden-Era Abortion Pill Policy Nationwide

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ordered a nationwide stop to a Biden administration policy that allowed the abortion pill mifepristone to be prescribed via telemedicine. This legal victory significantly restricts access to the drug by blocking its distribution through mail-order services and online appointments. The ruling represents a major shift in reproductive policy, limiting the ability of doctors to prescribe the medication remotely and forcing a return to stricter in-person protocols.