Federal Judge Rejects Abortion Pill, Throwing Access into Limbo; Biden Administration Promises Swift Challenge

Mifepristone, one of two drugs used in medication abortion, remains available for now but its long term fate is unclear.
The ruling from Texas could limit abortion access nationwide and may reach the Supreme Court.
The health secretary criticized the ruling as contrary to settled science and promised that 'everything is on the table' to challenge it.
The ruling may have ripple effects, threatening FDA authority over drugs and their usage.
Abortion rights groups pledged to continue providing the pill while awaiting the outcome of appeals.