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1. 1 Yesterday

   Hawkins frames lawsuit as response to water contamination risk

   SFLA President Kristan Hawkins argues that if 600,000 to 700,000 chemical abortions occur annually at home over weeks, the drug must be entering the water supply, warranting federal review. The FDA has 60 days to respond before litigation.

   “Where do all the babies go in chemical abortions? If we're talking 600,000 to 700,000 abortions a year being induced with chemical abortion pills, where are they happening?”

2. 2 Yesterday

   Students for Life files notice of intent to sue FDA

   Students for Life of America filed a formal notice of intent to sue the FDA over alleged failure to conduct required environmental testing of mifepristone, citing six studies including one reporting anti-progesterone activity in water samples from three U.S. cities. The filing comes hours before FDA nominee Dr. Heidi Overton's Senate confirmation hearing.

   “We expect these environmental concerns to be taken seriously. I know Dr. Overton is aware of these concerns. Or we expect to see the Trump FDA in court. That's where this will end.”

3. backgroundJan 15, 2025

   FDA rejects Students for Life's environmental petition — In response to a citizen petition, the FDA rejected Students for Life's legal argument that it was required to consult with wildlife protection agencies before approving mifepristone.

4. backgroundJan 1, 2000

   FDA approves mifepristone without Endangered Species Act consultation — The FDA approved mifepristone in 2000 without consulting the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service or the National Marine Fisheries Service about potential effects on federally protected species, according to Students for Life's allegations.