Last mentioned: Mar 13, 2026
Missouri Pause Request
DOJ files a request in federal court to pause the Missouri-led lawsuit citing an ongoing FDA review.
Hawley Federal Bill
Senator Josh Hawley introduces a bill in the Senate to ban mifepristone nationwide.
Louisiana Pause Request
DOJ asks Louisiana to pause its separate lawsuit; request is rejected by AG Liz Murrill.
Missouri Lawsuit Filed
Missouri, Kansas, and Idaho file suit against the FDA to restrict mifepristone access.
The Department of Justice has requested a federal court to pause a multi-state lawsuit against the FDA regarding the abortion pill mifepristone. The move suggests a strategic effort to allow the FDA to conduct its own internal review of the drug's safety and distribution protocols.