Abortion Rights Groups Urge FDA To Let Abortion Medications Be Shipped

The transcript discusses the debate over FDA restrictions on medication abortion, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Pro-choice groups urge the FDA to allow easier access to abortion pills, citing safety concerns, while anti-abortion groups argue against expanding access, citing resource allocation and ethical issues. The debate has led to legal battles over whether abortion is an essential service. The FDA has not yet responded to these concerns.

How do reproductive health groups view the necessity of abortion services during the pandemic?

What are the potential consequences of delaying abortion services according to reproductive health groups?