Two contradictory rulings from judges have thrown the future of mifepristone into question, which is a pill used for medication abortion that has been available for more than two decades. ColetteBordelon has more on what it means for Colorado.
A federal judge in Texas ruled that a hold be put on the pill, while a federal judge in Washington, D.C. ruled to keep the pill in at least 17 states, including Colorado.
Bolaños Perea believes that if the rulings are upheld there will be an influx of people from out-of-state seeking access to abortions in Colorado. Colorado reproductive health advocates expect more patients after abortion pill ruling “If anything, we are prepared to meet the moment. We feel confident that we will be able to distribute medication to whoever needs it," she said. “We learned from a very difficult place last year about what happens when we remove a federal protection.”
Last year when Roe v. Wade was overturned, Colorado experienced a 33% increase in abortions between April and August of 2022, according to the Society of Family Planning. The Follow UpWhat do you want Denver7 to follow up on? Is there a story, topic or issue you want us to revisit? Let us know with the contact form below.
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