By Peter Pinedo, CNA, April 11, 2023
Peter Pinedo is a DC Correspondent for CNA. A graduate of Franciscan University, Peter previously worked for Texas Right to Life. He is a first lieutenant in the U.S. Army Reserve.
Washington D.C., Apr 11, 2023 / 15:20 pm – Since a federal judge’s Friday ruling called the legality of the abortion drug mifepristone into question, the governors of New York, Washington, Massachusetts, and California revealed they have begun stockpiling years’ worth of chemical abortion supplies for use in their states.
In the case that last week’s ruling suspending the FDA’s abortion pill approval is upheld by higher courts, these four governors intend to have a surplus of abortion drugs on hand.
“I want to assure Washington women that mifepristone will remain available in the state of Washington,” Washington Gov. Jay Inslee said on Friday. “The Texas judge’s decision, while unfortunate, will not stop us from making this product available to Washington women who exercise their right of choice … This is an important right; it will be protected in the state of Washington.” …