The judge’s ruling, if it stands, would prevent access to the pills, which are used in roughly half of terminated pregnancies nationwide. Another federal judge, meanwhile, issued an opposing order instructing the FDA to continue dispensing the drug, potentially setting up a Supreme Court showdown. Additionally, Republicans are growing increasingly nervous that the party’s push for abortion restrictions will continue to hinder their electoral prospects. Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC), who calls herself “pro-life,” urged the FDA on Monday to ignore the Texas judge’s ruling. During a CNN panel discussion on Tuesday afternoon, Phillip brought up Mace’s concern about abortion restrictions hurting the GOP before wondering if conservative activists are going too far on the issue.

Source: CNN April 12, 2023 13:37 UTC