On Tuesday, a federal appeals court ruled that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) must immediately make one form of the abortifacient Plan B, also known as the “morning-after pill,” available to children of all ages over the counter. In April, a “clearly furious” federal judge, Edward Korman, had ordered the FDA to remove all restrictions, including age restrictions, on the sale of Plan B, but the FDA appealed the ruling. Tuesday’s decision denies a stay that had been requested by the FDA.
In response to the April ruling, Lila Rose, President of Live Action, issued a statement calling for Judge Korman’s decision to be immediately overturned. Read more... (646 words, estimated 2:35 mins reading time)
by Lisa Graas<\/em><\/p>\nOn Tuesday, a federal appeals court\u00a0ruled\u00a0that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) must immediately make one form of the abortifacient Plan B, also known as the \u201cmorning-after pill,\u201d available to children of all ages over the counter. In April, a \u201cclearly furious\u201d federal judge, Edward Korman, had ordered the FDA to remove all restrictions, including age restrictions, on the sale of Plan B, but the FDA appealed the ruling. Tuesday\u2019s decision\u00a0denies a stay\u00a0that had been requested by the FDA.<\/p>\n
In response to the April ruling, Lila Rose, President of Live Action, issued a\u00a0statement\u00a0calling for Judge Korman\u2019s decision to be immediately overturned. Read more...<\/a> (646 words, estimated 2:35 mins reading time)<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n\nThis is a preview of
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