California Cancels $54 Million Deal With Walgreens Over Abortion Pill Policy

California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks during a news conference after meeting with students at James Denman Middle School in San Francisco, on Oct. 1, 2021. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday that California won’t renew a $54 million contract with Walgreens after the pharmacy chain decided not to distribute abortion pills in 20 U.S. states, where they may face legal action.

Newsom signaled the move on Twitter earlier in the week, stating, “We’re done.”