West Virginia can restrict the sale of the abortion pill, despite federal regulators’ approval of it as a safe and effective medication, a federal judge has ruled.
U.S. District Court Judge Robert C. Chambers determined Thursday that the near-total abortion ban signed by Republican Gov. Jim Justice in September 2022 takes precedence over approvals from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Sure, but I still think you’re underestimating the “chilling effect.” Just look at how most abortion bans have exceptions for rape and incest, but proving that is onerous and as a result most doctors aren’t willing to risk their medical license and livelihood to provide an abortion.