Murrill asks 5th Circuit to stop telehealth abortion pill prescriptions while court case plays out

By: Greg LaRose

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: April 20, 2026

Words: 468

Last Updated: 2 months, 1 week ago

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Louisiana’s attorney general wants a federal appellate court to block Biden-era policy that allows telehealth appointments for abortion medication while her lawsuit against the Trump administration to end the practice entirely is on hold.

Liz Murrill announced Monday she has filed a motion with the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals to issue a stay or injunction that would require all prescriptions for the drug mifepristone come only after an in-person medical visit. Louisiana is …

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