Appeals court issues nationwide order blocking telehealth distribution of abortion pill mifepristone

The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals in Louisiana issued a nationwide order Friday barring dispensation of the abortion pill mifepristone by telehealth providers and distribution of the medication by pharmacies and mail.

The order takes effect immediately.

The case is bound for the Supreme Court.

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