Students for Life Threatens FDA Suit Over Mifepristone Review, Giving Agency 60 Days
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Updated · Fox News · Sep 24
Students for Life Threatens FDA Suit Over Mifepristone Review, Giving Agency 60 Days
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Sep 24
Summary
Students for Life of America filed a notice of intent to sue the FDA, saying the agency has 60 days to address alleged failures to review mifepristone’s environmental effects.
The group argues the FDA violated the Endangered Species Act when it approved the abortion drug in 2000 without consulting the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service or National Marine Fisheries Service.
Six studies were cited to support possible water and wildlife risks, but a recent paper highlighted by SFLA found only anti-progesterone activity in samples from three U.S. cities, not mifepristone itself.
The notice landed hours before Heidi Overton’s Senate confirmation hearing to lead the FDA, underscoring SFLA’s push for action under incoming agency leadership.
SFLA had already filed 11 citizen petitions; the FDA rejected the same legal theory in January 2025, saying consultation with wildlife agencies was not required.