The US District Court for the District of Texas ruled on Friday that the Drug Mifepristone, which is used to terminate a pregnancies, is not legal in 17 states where the drug is available. This ruling comes as a surprise, as the FDA approved the drug in 2000. The high stakes around the drug are likely to put the issue on an accelerated path to the Supreme Court.

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