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Abortion pill case moves to appeals court, on track for Supreme Court

13 Sept 06:36 Key points summarised by AI

A federal appeals court heard arguments on whether to revoke the FDA's approval of mifepristone, the primary drug used in medication abortions, with the case expected to reach the Supreme Court.
The Biden administration contends that a lower court's ruling to revoke approval is an "unprecedented" and unjustified attack on the FDA's scientific authority, arguing that plaintiffs lack standing as their claims of harm are speculative.
Appellate judges expressed skepticism regarding the FDA's actions, questioning if expanded access to mifepristone could force doctors with conscientious objections to treat related complications.
The court also considered whether the FDA's subsequent changes to mifepristone's rules, such as allowing mail delivery and use up to 10 weeks of pregnancy, reopen the drug's initial approval to legal challenge.

Yesterday 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.