# Catherine Hanaway

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-13**: Missouri Stay Request — DOJ files request in Missouri court to pause litigation pending FDA review.
- **2026-03-11**: Legislative Action — Senator Josh Hawley introduces a Senate bill to outright ban the abortion pill.
- **2026-01-20**: Louisiana Request — DOJ asks Louisiana court to pause a similar lawsuit; request is largely ignored by the state.
- **2025-11-15**: Amended Complaint — AG Catherine Hanaway files amended complaint targeting mail-order abortion drugs.
- **2025-10-01**: Lawsuit Filed — Missouri, Kansas, and Idaho file suit against the FDA over mifepristone approval.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### DOJ Seeks Strategic Pause in State-Led Mifepristone Litigation Amid FDA Review
2026-03-13 00:34:01 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

The U.S. Department of Justice has requested federal courts in Missouri to pause litigation challenging the FDA's approval of mifepristone, citing an ongoing internal agency review. This tactical shift suggests a preference for administrative rulemaking over high-profile court battles as the administration navigates the legal complexities of reproductive health regulation.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/doj-mifepristone-litigation-stay-missouri

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