Today, in a bogus lawsuit, a Texas judge blocked the FDA's approval of mifepristone — a medicine commonly used in a medication abortion.
This decision will take effect in seven days, pending the government's appeal.
Mifepristone is one of two medications used in the most common medication abortion regimen in the United States. It's safe and has been FDA-approved for more than 20 years. But now, one judge is blocking its approval, which could go into effect as soon as next week.
This is an unprecedented decision that could severely limit access to mifepristone for medication abortion. Please, make an emergency donation to Planned Parenthood now. Your gift will support abortion access across the country and help connect patients with care.
This ruling ignores the science showing that mifepristone is safe and effective, and it could eliminate the most commonly used methods of medication abortion.
More than 5 million people in the U.S. have used mifepristone since the FDA approved it more than 20 years ago. It is essential health care.
Your emergency gift will help provide critical resources for Planned Parenthood patients across the country right now and allow us to keep working to restore our rights.
No matter what, Planned Parenthood health centers across the country will do whatever possible to ensure patients can still access the method of abortion that is best for their circumstances.
But the only way we can support Planned Parenthood patients in this moment of crisis and continue to protect and expand access to care is with your help. Please, make your gift right away.
The lawmakers and organizations who want to ban abortion and control our bodies are relentless — they didn't stop when the Supreme Court overturned
Roe v. Wade, they didn't stop at passing abortion bans in more than 15 states, and they're not stopping now.
The all-out assault on access to abortion isn't over. Not even close.
And so, we must be dedicated in our commitment to patient health. We must be resilient, determined, and united.
Thank you for adding your strength to this movement. We'll be in touch soon with more ways you can help.
Sincerely,
Planned Parenthood
