Some North Carolina abortion pill restrictions are unlawful, federal judge says
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Some of North Carolina government’s restrictions on dispensing abortion pills — such as requiring that only doctors provide the drug — are unlawful because they frustrate the goal of Congress to use regulators to ensure the drug is distributed safely, a federal judge ruled on Tuesday.
U.S. District Judge Catherine Eagles in Greensboro granted a partial victory to a physician who performs abortions and last year sued state and local prosecutors and state health and medical officials.
Other restrictions on the drug mifepristone that were challenged, however, such as requiring an in-person consultation 72 hours in advance and an in-person examination before a prescription, are not preempted, Eagles wrote. That is because they have not been expressly reviewed and rejected by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, or because they focus more on the practice of medicine and potential pregnancy-related health issues, she added.
Related articles
Ahead of the Paris Olympics, police clear a migrant camp near City Hall
PARIS (AP) — French police evicted migrants from a makeshift tent-camp next to Paris City Hall early2024-05-01Egyptian builds China's Temple of Heaven with 22,000 matchsticks
Ahmed Hassan builds a miniature of the Temple of Heaven with matchsticks in Cairo, Egypt, on Feb. 262024-05-01(CIIE) Xi Focus: Xi Sends Letter to Sixth CIIE, Pledges High
Contact Us HomeNewsHighlightACWF NewsSocietyWom2024-05-01Intangible cultural heritages brings new color to Fujian's night economy
Intangible cultural heritages, such as dough figurines and traditional embroidery, have been exhibit2024-05-01Sports Emmy Awards will honor 8 individuals as Gold and Silver Circle inductees
NEW YORK (AP) — The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences will honor eight individuals2024-05-01Hindu devotees celebrate Durga Puja festival in Dhaka
Hindu devotees wearing face masks celebrate Durga Puja festival in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Oct. 26, 2020.2024-05-01
atest comment