Planned Parenthood

13 States Request EPA Restrict Medication Abortion Access Based on Unsubstantiated Water Safety Claims

13 states, including Indiana, sent a letter to the EPA requesting restrictions on medication abortion (mifepristone), falsely claiming it threatens the water supply. The article argues that mifepristone is safe and effective with no evidence of environmental harm, and that these efforts rely on misinformation to intimidate patients and clinicians.