Federal judge in Texas blocks abortion pill in US

A judge in Texas has overturned the 23-year-old approval of a widely-used abortion pill, threatening women's reproductive rights in the US. The ruling by a Donald Trump appointee followed a lawsuit by anti-abortion groups, which hails it as a "win for the health and safety of women and girls".

Apr 8, 2023 - 11:30
Federal judge in Texas blocks abortion pill in US
A judge in Texas has overturned the 23-year-old approval of a widely-used abortion pill, threatening women's reproductive rights in the US. The ruling by a Donald Trump appointee followed a lawsuit by anti-abortion groups, which hails it as a "win for the health and safety of women and girls".