9th Circuit Court denies Idaho and GOP-led states' intervention in Washington's lawsuit against FDA's mifepristone regulation, ruling Idaho lacked standing.

9th Circuit Court denies Idaho and GOP-led states' attempt to intervene in Washington's lawsuit against the FDA's mifepristone regulation. The court ruled Idaho could not prove injury related to FDA's mifepristone regulations, and thus did not have standing. This marks the first federal appellate court ruling on the issue, and the decision does not guarantee long-term access as anti-abortion movement continues to push for a nationwide abortion ban.

July 24, 2024
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