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Pro‑life group says informed consent for abortion pill impossible without in‑person doctor visit

The nation’s largest pro‑life organization filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court arguing that informed consent for the abortion pill cannot be ensured without an in‑person doctor visit.

Published May 8, 2026, 4:26 PM EDT | WFMZZ

The nation’s largest pro‑life organization filed an amicus brief Thursday with the U.S. Supreme Court asserting that ensuring informed consent for the medication abortion pill is impossible without an in‑person doctor’s visit. The brief argues that remote provision of the drug cannot adequately guarantee patients receive necessary information, prompting review by the high court.