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JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Two federal court rulings have put the future of a commonly used abortion drug in limbo. Two federal judges have issued opposing rulings on the commonly used abortion pill mifepristone. The Texas ruling invalidates the FDA’s approval of the drug from more than 20 years ago. The Washington State ruling orders […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

A new study says that states that banned or limited abortions have had a legacy of poorer maternal health, but as differing sides debate the numbers, both are working on solutions.

A new study says that states that banned or limited abortions have had a legacy of poorer maternal health, but as differing sides debate the numbers, both are working on solutions.

A new study says that states that banned or limited abortions have had a legacy of poorer maternal health, but as differing sides debate the numbers, both are working on solutions.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about a new partnership from Louisiana Children’s Hospital to address grief and trauma among youth in detention. Plus, we listen back to a conversation on gun violence in Baton Rouge and hear what a new ACLU report reveals about reproductive care in Mississippi.

Record-high maternal and infant mortality rates are just some of the reasons why pregnancy in the state is “an inherent medical risk,” the report’s author says.

Record-high maternal and infant mortality rates are just some of the reasons why pregnancy in the state is “an inherent medical risk,” the report’s author says.

JACKSON • Abortion in almost all cases is now prohibited in Mississippi.

Jackson Women's Health Organization says the Mississippi constitution protects the right to an abortion, making its trigger law invalid.

JACKSON • Abortion will largely become nonexistent in Mississippi over the next few weeks.