WA State and the fight for reproductive rights

The US Department of Justice asked a federal appeals court to put a hold on a Texas court ruling over access to the abortion medication mifepristone

Meanwhile here in Washington, lawmakers are hearing testimony on legislation that would create a pathway to distribute the more than 30 thousand dose stockpile we just purchased.

Health reporter Megan Burbank is here to help us break down the legal arguments and the reality of abortion access in Washington state.

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