Executive BranchBiden Administration Asks Court to Block Ruling That Would Make Abortion Pill UnavailableSavePrintA woman looks at an abortion pill—RU-486, or mifepristone—displayed on a smartphone in Arlington, Va., on May 8, 2020. Olivier Douliery/AFP via Getty ImagesZachary StieberSenior Reporter4/10/2023|Updated: 4/23/20230:00X 1The Biden administration on April 10 asked a U.S. appeals court to stop an April 7 order that would make an abortion pill unavailable nationwide.Making mifepristone unavailable would “severely harm women,” Biden administration lawyers told an appeals court in an emergency motion for a stay.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentZachary StieberSenior ReporterZachary Stieber is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times based in Maryland. He covers U.S. and world news. Contact Zachary at [email protected]Author’s Selected ArticlesSmaller Majority View Vaccines as Safe and Effective: SurveyDec 24, 2025Federal Judge Strikes Down California’s Policies Hiding Gender Switches From ParentsDec 23, 2025Why Some Doctors Are Turning Against Vaccine MandatesDec 21, 2025CDC Awards Grant for Studying Hepatitis B Vaccine in African CountryDec 19, 2025Related TopicsFood and Drug Administrationabortion