Trump Administration Seeks Dismissal of Abortion Pill Lawsuit

The Trump administration has requested a federal judge dismiss a lawsuit filed by Idaho, Missouri, and Kansas that seeks to restrict telehealth access to the abortion medication mifepristone, continuing the legal stance taken by the Biden administration. The Department of Justice argued that the states lack standing and have no proper legal venue in the Texas court where the suit was filed, suggesting the case should be dismissed or transferred. The underlying challenge stems from efforts to roll back FDA rules allowing mifepristone to be prescribed via telehealth and mailed, which the states claim undermines their abortion laws. This lawsuit attempts to revive a case previously dismissed by the Supreme Court, which found the original plaintiffs lacked standing. Notably, the Trump administration's legal filing aligns with the Biden administration's approach, despite President Trump's public opposition to abortion rights. The case's outcome could have major implications for nationwide abortion access.