FDA v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine
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In this 2024 case the Court held plaintiffs lacked Article III standing to challenge FDA’s approval and regulatory changes for mifepristone, thus preserving access to the abortion pill.

2024 | Federal Juristiction

FDA v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine

Keywords mifepristone; abortion pill; FDA approval; Article III standing; 2024 case; regulatory changes; preserving access; Court
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In a 2024 decision, the United States Supreme Court determined that the plaintiffs involved in the case did not possess Article III standing. This legal finding precluded them from challenging the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) approval and subsequent regulatory modifications pertaining to mifepristone. Consequently, this ruling preserved the existing access to the medication, which is widely recognized as the abortion pill.

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In a 2024 legal decision, the Court determined that the individuals who brought the case lacked the necessary legal standing, known as Article III standing, to challenge the Food and Drug Administration's approval and regulatory changes for mifepristone. This ruling had the effect of preserving access to the medication used for abortion.

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In a 2024 court case, the Court determined that the individuals who brought the case did not have the legal authority to challenge the Food and Drug Administration's approval and regulations for mifepristone. This decision protected continued access to the medication used for abortion.

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A court case happened in 2024. The court decided that the individuals who brought the case could not challenge how the FDA approved or changed rules for the medicine mifepristone. This decision meant that the abortion pill remained available.

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144 S.Ct. 1540 (2024)

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