Ohio Judge Blocks Laws Restricting Medication Abortion Access

The ruling follows a constitutional amendment ensuring reproductive rights, impacting telemedicine and non-doctor prescriptions.

Judge Alison Hatheway issued a preliminary injunction against two abortion laws in Ohio.
The blocked laws include bans on telemedicine for medication abortions and non-doctor prescriptions of mifepristone.
The decision is based on a 2023 constitutional amendment that guarantees reproductive autonomy in Ohio.
The state may appeal the ruling, potentially bringing the case to the Ohio Supreme Court.
Abortion remains a key issue in upcoming judicial elections, with three Ohio Supreme Court seats at stake.