The U.S. Supreme Court has decided against reinstating more stringent restrictions on mifepristone, a key drug used in medication abortions. This ruling maintains the current guidelines that facilitate wider access to the drug. The controversy started when a lower court suggested more restrictive measures, but these were contested and temporarily halted. By refusing to hear the appeal, the Supreme Court effectively upholds the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) existing regulations. This decision allows mifepristone to remain accessible under current standards, underscoring its role in the broader landscape of reproductive rights and ongoing legal disputes in the country.
Central American Troops Land in Haiti to Combat Gangs
On Friday, security forces from Guatemala and El Salvador arrived in Port-au-Prince to reinforce a U.N. backed mission addressing Haiti’s deepening gang crisis. The 75 Guatemalan troops and eight Salvadoran…
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