New York Political Leaders Say State Will "Remain A Safe Haven" After Texas Federal Judge Halts FDA Approval Of Abortion Pill

By Jennifer Bisram, CBS New York Team

April 9, 2023

Political leaders across the Tri-State Area reacted Friday evening after a federal judge in Texas halted the Food and Drug Administration's approval of the abortion pill mifepristone.

The abortion medication is one of two drugs used to induce an abortion and terminate pregnancy up to 10 weeks. It was approved by the FDA 23 years ago.

Back in November, a lawsuit was filed by a group of physicians and an anti-abortion rights group, saying the abortion pill was improperly approved.

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