A federal appeals court in New Orleans Friday temporarily blocked ‌a federal rule allowing the abortion drug mifepristone to be dispensed through ​the mail.

A panel of the 5th ​U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Louisiana would likely succeed in its challenge to the federal rule that was adopted under the Biden administration, according to Reuters. 

The ruling, although temporary, significantly curtails access ​to the drug nationwide and ⁠particularly in states that have ​banned abortion. A previous rule required the drug to be dispensed in person.

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