Hi John,

This past month, Louisiana joined Missouri and Florida in filing yet another federal lawsuit against mifepristone, one of two abortion pills commonly used in medication abortions. Despite the sweeping evidence that proves mifepristone’s safety and efficacy, states continue to file baseless attacks on the drug in an effort to restrict access to abortion. If federal judges grant these states’ motions, then abortion seekers all across the country could lose access to telemedicine abortion care, or with the case of Florida v. FDA, undo the FDA’s approval of mifepristone altogether. [1] Telehealth abortion care made up 27% of all abortions in the first half of 2025, and nearly 63% of all abortions nationwide are medication abortions. [2,3] It’s a new year – which means legal attacks on abortion pills are escalating and taking shape. We won’t let them win. Together, we can fight back against these federal lawsuits and support political and community-based efforts to stand up to the anti-abortion agenda. This year, let’s continue to protect abortion pills in our community and in our courts.

Learn more about advocating for the efficacy of abortion pills here.

Graphic states “Medication Abortion is Safe and Effective” against a cream background above two pills. The Reproaction logo is included at the bottom.

Upcoming Actions:

  1. Do you want to host a virtual or in-person self-managed abortion with pills information sharing session with Reproaction? Submit a request here.
  2. In the D.C. area? Join Reproaction on Friday, January 23 to counter-protest the annual March for ‘Life.’ Sign up here!
  3. Want to pack abortion care packages? Join Reproductive Freedom for All on January 22 to for a community care event in D.C.

Media Spotlights:

  1. Virginia lawmakers plan vote on constitutional amendment to protect abortion access: Rebekah Sager, Virginia Independent News
  2. Virginia Democrats plan to get busy quickly on four hot-button issues: Gregory Schneider, The Washington Post
  3. PA. House advances proposed constitutional abortion protections: Bethany Rodgers, Erie Times-News

Resources:

  1. Knowing When to See a Doctor after a Self-Managed Abortion
  2. FAQs About Self-Managed Abortion
  3. DIY Action Planning for Activists

There’s more where that came from, check out our campaign page at www.reproaction.org/sma.

Do you want to share why you love self-managed abortion? Submit a quote here!

Graphic states “Protect Abortion Pills” with an image of two people and a megaphone. On the side is the Reproaction logo and a text box that states “Let’s Fight Back!”

See you next month!

In Solidarity,

Stephanie Spector
DC Organizer, Reproaction

P.S. This year, we need all the help we can get to stand up to anti-abortion bullies. Donate now to support our work.

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1]https://www.aclu.org/press-releases/louisiana-lawsuit-seeks-immediate-nationwide-restrictions-on-medication-abortion
[2]https://www.guttmacher.org/2024/03/medication-abortion-accounted-63-all-us-abortions-2023-increase-53-2020
[3]https://societyfp.org/research/wecount/wecount-june-2025-data
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