Trump's new attorney general poses a huge threat to abortion rights
A call revealing Todd Blanche’s plans to crack down on mifepristone lays bare the danger
TL;DR
- Mifepristone, in combination with misoprostol, is presented as a safe and effective method for terminating pregnancies.
- Todd Blanche, Trump's former lawyer and new attorney general, aims to restrict abortion access, especially concerning mifepristone.
- Blanche reportedly plans to outlaw the mailing of mifepristone across state lines and target states that protect abortion.
- Potential strategies include enforcing the Comstock Act, suing states with shield laws protecting abortion, and pressuring the FDA to remove mifepristone from the market.
- The appointment of Blanche is seen as a negative development for women's rights, with further abortion restrictions anticipated.