Virginia Attorney General Backs Continued Access to Mifepristone in Amicus Brief
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Attorney General Jay Jones and a coalition of 23 other attorneys general have filed an amicus brief in the “Louisiana v. FDA” case in support of continued access to mifepristone, a medication used for early pregnancy termination. They argue that the drug is safe, that the FDA’s removal of “burdensome and medically unnecessary” dispensing requirements expanded access, and that reinstating these would harm states’ ability to protect access to reproductive healthcare. The case returns to the Fifth Circuit for merits determination after the Supreme Court allowed continued access to mifepristone in May 2026.
Virginia Attorney General Supports Access to Mifepristone in Ongoing Case
Commonwealth of Virginia, Office of the Attorney General, Jay Jones, Attorney General, 202 North 9th Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, 804-786-2071, FAX 804-786-1991, Virginia Relay Service 800-828-1120
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Attorney General Jay Jones Files Amicus Brief Supporting Continued Access to Mifepristone as Case Returns to Fifth Circuit
RICHMOND, Va. – Attorney General Jay Jones joined 23 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in support of mifepristone manufacturers in Louisiana v. FDA. The coalition pushes for rejection of Louisiana’s request to reinstate burdensome, medically unnecessary requirements limiting access to reproductive healthcare.
“Reproductive healthcare decisions are personal and should be left to individuals, families, and their medical providers. This includes the medically-directed use of Mifepristone, a safe, potentially life-saving medication,” said Attorney General Jones.
The amicus brief argues that:
· Mifepristone is safe and effective, as shown by years of research and clinical experience.
· The FDA’s decision to remove the burdensome mifepristone dispensing requirement was scientifically supported and expanded access to medication abortion.
· Reinstating the dispensing requirement would harm States’ efforts to protect access to reproductive healthcare.
· Louisiana seeks to elevate the policy preferences of States that have banned or restricted abortion over the preferences of other States that promote access to abortion care.
Attorney General Jones joins the attorneys general of Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Hawaiʻi, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington in this amicus brief.
Published on: July 24, 2026
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