A hearing in Spokane place took place Tuesday as a judge in Texas is expected to rule in another case that threatens to pull the abortion pill from the market.
"By the time we filed our complaint, we were obviously very much aware of what's going on in Texas. That's just the legal world we're living in," said Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson, who is leading the lawsuit seeking to keep mifepristone on the market and expand access to the medication.
Ferguson said the case in Washington state is asking the judge to expand and protect mifepristone access, specifically in the 17 states and D.C. that are parties to the lawsuit. In the case of Texas, medical associations that oppose abortion are asking the judge to pull the abortion pill from the U.S. market nationwide.
"You could have a situation where in some states it's not available and in some states it is available. Any of those things are possible. A lot though depends on how these judges write these rulings," Ferguson said.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Four of the happiest colleges in the United States are in Texas, report saysThe University of Texas at Austin and Texas Christian University must be doing something right.
Read more »
Texas Rangers will honor Texas Ranger with opening day ceremonial first pitchGov. Greg Abbott, who vowed not to support MLB in state of Texas two years ago, will also be back.
Read more »
Texas baseball wins at rival Texas A&M for first time in 12 yearsTexas' baseball team won its 15th consecutive game Tuesday and also beat Texas A&M in...
Read more »
You 'love love' it: H-E-B tops Texas Monthly's bracket of Texas brandsH-E-B topped a Texas Monthly March Madness bracket of iconic Texas brands, following Texan vote.
Read more »
Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson trade attacks over ‘MAGA’ signs, ‘racist’ criticism over defund the policeThe dueling attacks reflected both campaigns’ goal to characterize the other as too extreme for Chicago.
Read more »
Texas lawmakers have dueling plans to lower your property tax bill. Here's the differenceBoth the state House and Senate want to use billions to offset taxes, but one would use appraisal caps and the other homestead exemptions.
Read more »