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Louisiana restricts access to abortion pills by classifying them as a controlled substance

Louisiana restricts access to abortion pills by classifying them as a controlled substance

Released Friday, 24th May 2024
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Louisiana restricts access to abortion pills by classifying them as a controlled substance

Louisiana restricts access to abortion pills by classifying them as a controlled substance

Louisiana restricts access to abortion pills by classifying them as a controlled substance

Louisiana restricts access to abortion pills by classifying them as a controlled substance

Friday, 24th May 2024
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A bill that would restrict access to abortion pills has been signed into law in Louisiana. The law reclassifies the drugs as a controlled substance, grouping them with Xanax and Valium. Possession without a prescription from a specially licensed doctor could be punishable by 5 years in prison. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Dr. Jennifer Avegno, director of the New Orleans Health Department. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

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