medication abortion
Coverage of medication abortion in the Nexus archive.
- Planned Parenthood expands mifepristone access to Kansas City suburbs
Planned Parenthood expanded medication abortion access in Missouri starting June 22, following a court ruling that struck down state laws restricting abortion care. The Gladstone clinic in Kansas City's Northland became the fourth Missouri location offering medication abortion, with appointments filling quickly due to the new availability.
- Medication abortion restored in Missouri following court ruling
A Missouri state judge ruled to restore medication abortion access, overturning the state's restrictive statutes. Judge Jerri Zhang sided with Planned Parenthood in its lawsuit challenging Missouri's 30 abortion-limiting laws.
- Missouri judge strikes down nearly all state abortion regulations
A Missouri judge struck down most state abortion regulations, allowing access to medication abortion for the first time since 2018. The ruling upheld requirements for in-person doctor consultations and physician-performed abortions, while the state plans to appeal the decision. Planned Parenthood announced it will resume offering medication abortion appointments next week.
- Planned Parenthood affiliate sues Alaska over telehealth abortion ban
Planned Parenthood’s Northwest affiliate is suing Alaska to challenge the state’s ban on telehealth abortion, arguing the in-person requirement for medication abortion violates constitutional rights. The lawsuit seeks a preliminary injunction.
- Appeals court ends nationwide access to abortion pills via telehealth and mail
An appeals court has halted nationwide access to abortion pills via telehealth and mail. The decision affects the distribution of mifepristone, a medication used for early-stage abortions, which was previously available through remote consultations and home delivery.