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Senate Democrats press Walgreens and other stores on new medication abortion policy

In letters first shared with NBC News, the senators also wrote to Albertsons, Costco, Kroger and Walmart expressing frustration that they have not said where they stand on selling abortion pills.
A Walgreens location in Louisville, Ky., on March 24, 2022.
A Walgreens location in Louisville, Ky., on March 24, 2022.

Texas judge weighs whether to order an abortion pill off the market in high-stakes hearing

A lawsuit filed in Texas challenges the FDA approval of medications used to terminate a pregnancy. The judge has been asked to halt access to one drug nationwide.
Image: Lindsay London holds a sign in support of access to abortion medication, outside the Federal Courthouse on March 15, 2023 in Amarillo, Texas.
Image: Lindsay London holds a sign in support of access to abortion medication, outside the Federal Courthouse on March 15, 2023 in Amarillo, Texas.

Texas judge issues public notice of abortion pills hearing after complaint from media outlets

A lawyer for the media organizations said in a letter to the Trump appointee earlier Monday that any secrecy around the public aspects of the hearing was unconstitutional.
Abortion Pill 

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - FEBRUARY 17:  The abortion drug Mifepristone, also known as RU486, is pictured in an abortion clinic February 17, 2006 in Auckland, New Zealand. The drug, which has been available in New Zealand for four years and is used in many countries around the world, is expected to be available to Australian women within a year after parliament yesterday approved a bill which transfers regulatory control of the drug to the Therapeutic Goods Administration, a government body of scientists and doctors that regulates all other drugs in Australia. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)
Abortion Pill 

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - FEBRUARY 17:  The abortion drug Mifepristone, also known as RU486, is pictured in an abortion clinic February 17, 2006 in Auckland, New Zealand. The drug, which has been available in New Zealand for four years and is used in many countries around the world, is expected to be available to Australian women within a year after parliament yesterday approved a bill which transfers regulatory control of the drug to the Therapeutic Goods Administration, a government body of scientists and doctors that regulates all other drugs in Australia. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)

California won't renew $54M Walgreens contract over company's abortion pill decision

A group of Republican attorney generals had warned the company that it could face consequences if it sold abortion pills in their states, even if abortion is legal there.
Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks during a press conference in Sacramento, Calif.
Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks during a press conference in Sacramento, Calif.

Supreme Court seeks to further beef up security in wake of abortion decision

In a budget request, the court is asking for additional funds for police, cybersecurity and security upgrades to the courthouse.
Law enforcement officers watch protesters from behind security fencing near the Supreme Court on June 27, 2022.
Law enforcement officers watch protesters from behind security fencing near the Supreme Court on June 27, 2022.

Florida Republicans propose a 6-week abortion ban

A GOP legislator proposed the bill just moments before Gov. Ron DeSantis delivered his State of the State address.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Speaks At Reagan Library
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Speaks At Reagan Library

California will end business with Walgreens over abortion pill stance, Newsom says

The pharmacy chain had come under pressure from 20 Republican state attorneys general, who said it could face legal consequences if it dispensed mifepristone, a common abortion pill.
A Walgreens store.
A Walgreens store.

Walgreens will not sell abortion pills in 20 GOP-controlled states

Republican attorneys general in 20 states sent Walgreens a letter saying the company could face legal consequences if it distributed the medication.
A Walgreens location in Louisville, Ky., on March 24, 2022.
A Walgreens location in Louisville, Ky., on March 24, 2022.

Democratic governors launch alliance to protect abortion access

20 governors led by Gavin Newsom of California formed the Reproductive Freedom Alliance to allow members to share model legislation and potential executive orders.
Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks during a press conference in Sacramento, Calif.
Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks during a press conference in Sacramento, Calif.

How one judge could throw abortion pill access into question nationwide

An anti-abortion group has asked a federal district judge in Texas to order the FDA to pull a pill used in medication abortions off the market.
Abortion Pill 

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - FEBRUARY 17:  The abortion drug Mifepristone, also known as RU486, is pictured in an abortion clinic February 17, 2006 in Auckland, New Zealand. The drug, which has been available in New Zealand for four years and is used in many countries around the world, is expected to be available to Australian women within a year after parliament yesterday approved a bill which transfers regulatory control of the drug to the Therapeutic Goods Administration, a government body of scientists and doctors that regulates all other drugs in Australia. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)
Abortion Pill 

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - FEBRUARY 17:  The abortion drug Mifepristone, also known as RU486, is pictured in an abortion clinic February 17, 2006 in Auckland, New Zealand. The drug, which has been available in New Zealand for four years and is used in many countries around the world, is expected to be available to Australian women within a year after parliament yesterday approved a bill which transfers regulatory control of the drug to the Therapeutic Goods Administration, a government body of scientists and doctors that regulates all other drugs in Australia. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)

In Texas lawsuit seeking to reverse FDA approval of abortion pills, state attorneys general weigh in

A decision from a Trump-appointed judge could come later this month in a lawsuit alleging that the FDA’s approval of two abortion medications was unlawful.
Abortion Pill 

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - FEBRUARY 17:  The abortion drug Mifepristone, also known as RU486, is pictured in an abortion clinic February 17, 2006 in Auckland, New Zealand. The drug, which has been available in New Zealand for four years and is used in many countries around the world, is expected to be available to Australian women within a year after parliament yesterday approved a bill which transfers regulatory control of the drug to the Therapeutic Goods Administration, a government body of scientists and doctors that regulates all other drugs in Australia. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)
Abortion Pill 

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - FEBRUARY 17:  The abortion drug Mifepristone, also known as RU486, is pictured in an abortion clinic February 17, 2006 in Auckland, New Zealand. The drug, which has been available in New Zealand for four years and is used in many countries around the world, is expected to be available to Australian women within a year after parliament yesterday approved a bill which transfers regulatory control of the drug to the Therapeutic Goods Administration, a government body of scientists and doctors that regulates all other drugs in Australia. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)

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