Federal Judge Strikes Down Some North Carolina Abortion Pill Restrictions

The ruling identifies certain state-imposed restrictions as unlawful, emphasizing the conflict with FDA's regulatory authority.

U.S. District Judge Catherine Eagles ruled that some of North Carolina's restrictions on abortion pills are unlawful, citing overreach beyond FDA regulations.
The court allowed some restrictions to remain, such as mandatory in-person consultations and ultrasounds before prescribing.
The ruling highlights a clash between state laws and federal goals of ensuring safe drug distribution without undue burdens.
Attorney General Josh Stein supported the decision, criticizing state laws that hinder access to medication abortions.
The decision is part of ongoing national debates following the Supreme Court's overturn of Roe v. Wade.