Federal Judge Allows Women to Obtain Abortion Pill Without In-Person Doctor Visits
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(Worthy News) – Women will now have access to an abortion pill by mail or delivery, even though they haven’t seen a doctor.
A federal judge in Maryland on Monday suspended an order that required women to see a physician at a medical office or in the hospital to obtain the “at-home” abortion option during the COVID-19 pandemic.
US District Judge Theodore Chuang said, “in-person requirements” for patients seeking a chemical abortion imposes a “substantial obstacle” and is likely unconstitutional under the current COVID-19 restrictions. [ Source: CBN News (Read More…) ]
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