The Comstock Act Revival – Why an 1873 Law Is Back in Courts
The Comstock Act is a federal law enacted in 1873 that bans mailing “obscene” materials, and it’s being invoked again in modern abortion-pill and enforcement lawsuits. Recent litigation and agency guidance disputes have revived arguments over whether it restricts shipping mifepristone and other abortion-related items nationwide. This article explains the law’s origins, key court fights, […]
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