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.