Texas Judge Considering Fate of Abortion Pill; Ruling Expected ‘As Soon As Possible’

Texas Judge Considering Fate of Abortion Pill; Ruling Expected ‘As Soon As Possible’
A woman looks at an abortion pill—RU-486, or mifepristone—displayed on a smartphone in Arlington, Va., on May 8, 2020. Olivier Douliery/AFP via Getty Images
Jana J. Pruet
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A federal judge in Texas will decide whether the abortion pill, mifepristone, should be restricted or taken off the market.

U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk, who heard arguments from both sides during a hearing in Amarillo on Wednesday, told lawyers he would issue a ruling “as soon as possible,” the Associated Press reported.

Jana J. Pruet
Jana J. Pruet
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Jana J. Pruet is an award-winning investigative journalist. She covers news in Texas with a focus on politics, energy, and crime. She has reported for many media outlets over the years, including Reuters, The Dallas Morning News, and TheBlaze, among others. She has a journalism degree from Southern Methodist University. Send your story ideas to: [email protected]
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