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NPR News: 05-02-2026 1PM EDT

May 2, 2026·4 min·3-min readnarrativenews
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A federal appeals court in New Orleans has severely restricted access to mifepristone, a key abortion medication, blocking its mailing across the U.S. despite FDA approval, with implications for reproductive rights nationwide.


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