It’s another dark day for the unborn in America. The Supreme Court has just rendered a harrowing verdict that will continue to keep women and their babies in jeopardy. Despite years of logical, heart-felt appeals from care-givers and pro-life individuals, the Supreme Court ruled on Thursday to uphold the FDA’s approval of a dangerous abortion drug.
Back in 2000, the FDA unleashed a chemical abortion drug without sufficient safety guidelines in place. Fast-forward to 2022, some conscientious health practitioners spoke up in court, voicing their dismay towards the FDA’s careless approval process. Represented by the Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) attorneys, they did their best to shake the FDA awake from its neglectful slumber. They cited numerous alarming side effects of the drug and its misuse. The cruel reality that these drugs can be consumed without the active supervision of healthcare professionals, leading to severe health risks, was front and center in their argument.
Their efforts led to a brief glimmer of hope as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit found the FDA guilty of eliminating crucial safety guidelines. The pro-life community held their breath in anticipation as the case climbed up to the Supreme Court for further review.
However, their hopes were shattered. In a shocking decision, the Supreme Court unanimously overruled the appeals court, essentially declaring open season on women and babies. The lethal abortion pill will continue to hold its place in pharmacies, unrestrained and unregulated.
This outcome marked a brutal body blow for pro-life advocates. They were left feeling powerless and anguished for the women and babies soon to experience the devastating effects of this ruling.
ADF Senior Counsel Erin Hawley expressed her disappointment, stating that not a thing has changed. Women and girls continue to experience harm through the FDA’s irresponsible actions.
Thomas Jipping and Melanie Israel, of the Heritage Foundation, voiced their concern. They pointed out the blatant disregard for women’s safety in allowing these hazardous abortion drugs to run rampant. Policymakers, they insist, should enforce stringent FDA safety guidelines, rather than ignoring the blatant threats posed by such medications.
Echoing the sentiment, March for Life President Jeanne Mancini stressed the urgent need for stringent FDA regulations. And Lila Rose, president of Live Action, grimly reminded us all that the abortion pill crisis is far from over.
Well folks, it’s been quite the setback for those fighting for the sanctity of life and women’s safety. With Roe v. Wade overturned by the same Supreme Court, one would have hoped for a better outcome. Those hopes have been very sadly dashed this dark day. But, even in the face of this bleak decision, we must pick up the pieces and march on. This fight is far from over.
