A federal appeals court in New Orleans will soon weigh a legal challenge that could limit access to a widely used abortion medication, raising concerns over its nationwide availability. The case before a three-judge panel of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals centers on whether current regulations allow the drug to be distributed more broadly. Legal arguments may set the stage for broader restrictions if the court sides with opponents of expanded access. The outcome could have significant implications for reproductive healthcare access across the country.


Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Healthcare Healthcare   The Big Story Federal court to hear arguments on abortion pill access A three-judge panel on the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans will hear arguments Wednesday in a case that could eventually restrict the nationwide distribution of the abortion...