In a heated exchange on “The View,” co-host Whoopi Goldberg and Republican Rep. Nancy Mace clashed over the topic of abortion. Goldberg argued that no one would perform an abortion at nine months, sparking a debate on the issue. Meanwhile, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey made an announcement on Monday that his office is suing the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Department of Health and Senior Services for unlawfully approving the shipping of chemical abortion pills in the mail.
Bailey’s lawsuit, which has been joined by the states of Idaho and Kansas, comes after his previous efforts to warn CVS and Walgreens about the violation of state and federal laws in their plan to distribute abortion pills via mail. Twenty Republican state attorneys general have also joined the effort, led by Bailey, who stated his commitment to upholding the law and using every tool at his disposal.
The lawsuit argues that unelected federal bureaucrats do not have the statutory authority to approve the shipment of dangerous chemical abortion drugs in the mail. Bailey asserts that the FDA has a responsibility to protect the health, safety, and welfare of Americans by rejecting or limiting the use of such drugs. According to Bailey, the FDA, under the Biden administration, has failed in fulfilling this responsibility.
The lawsuit specifically highlights the FDA’s approval of risky and untested chemical abortion drugs, as well as the removal of basic precautionary requirements associated with their use. Walgreens and CVS had announced their intention to distribute abortion pills in the mail following the Biden administration’s plan to change an FDA rule. This change would allow companies like Walgreens and CVS to apply for certification to distribute a two-step abortion-inducing drug. Previously, mifepristone, the first pill in the abortion process, could only be dispensed by mail-order pharmacies, certified doctors, or clinics.
The attorney generals argue that the change in the FDA rule is an incorrect interpretation of the law and would not hold up in court. They expect courts to reject the Biden administration’s interpretation, citing past instances where the Supreme Court has rejected similar arguments. The lawsuit seeks a preliminary injunction against the rollback of safety precautions, the approval of generic mifepristone, and the policy allowing the mail distribution of abortion drugs.
This issue has sparked intense debate and is likely to have significant implications for the future of abortion rights and access in the United States. The outcome of the lawsuit will be closely watched by both supporters and opponents of abortion rights.
In conclusion, Republican attorneys general, led by Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey, have filed a lawsuit against the FDA and Department of Health over the distribution of abortion pills through the mail. The lawsuit argues that the FDA’s approval of these drugs and the removal of precautionary requirements violate state and federal laws. The outcome of the lawsuit will have significant implications for abortion rights in the country.
