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flag A Hawaii judge ruled the FDA broke the law by keeping strict rules on mifepristone without proper justification.

flag A federal judge in Hawaii ruled the FDA violated the law by maintaining restrictive regulations on mifepristone, finding the agency failed to provide a reasoned justification for rules like prescriber and pharmacy certification and mandatory counseling forms. flag The decision, stemming from an ACLU lawsuit, comes amid ongoing legal and political battles over access to the drug, which has been deemed safe and effective for 25 years. flag While the judge ordered the FDA to reconsider ignored evidence, current restrictions remain in place. flag The case, which began in 2017 and spans multiple administrations, highlights concerns that the rules disproportionately affect low-income and rural patients. flag The FDA previously removed the in-person pickup requirement, but other barriers persist. flag The ruling underscores growing scrutiny of mifepristone’s regulation, especially under potential Republican leadership, though the Justice Department has not commented. flag Hawaii allows abortion until fetal viability and in cases where a patient’s life or health is at risk.

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