The legal battle over abortion pills escalated to the Supreme Court on Saturday, as the manufacturer of mifepristone filed an emergency request warning a lower court ruling is already causing «immediate confusion and upheaval» across the country.

Danco Laboratories is asking the high court to quickly block a 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decision that blocked mail-order access and reinstated in-person requirements for the drug, arguing the ruling is disrupting access and creating nationwide uncertainty about legality.

The ruling directly affects the distribution of mifepristone, Danco’s primary product.

Mifepristone is one of two drugs commonly used in medication abortions.

The application was directed to Justice Samuel Alito, who handles emergency matters from the 5th Circuit and can either act on his own or refer the request to the full court. The Supreme Court could act at any time.

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In its filing, Danco warned the appeals court’s order is already creating «chaos» in real-world medical settings.

«The panel’s ruling injects immediate confusion and upheaval into highly time-sensitive medical decisions,» the company wrote, adding it is forcing «providers, patients, and pharmacies all to guess at what is allowed and what is not.»

The filing raises immediate questions, including what happens to existing abortion pill prescriptions, pharmacy dispensing and access to in-person visits.

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Pro-life demonstrators hold a banner in front of the U.S. Supreme Court building during the annual March for Life rally in Washington, D.C. (Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters, File)

«What happens when patients arrive for scheduled appointments this weekend… or walk into pharmacies… to obtain [the drug] that was prescribed… yesterday?» the filing states.

Danco is asking the court to immediately pause the ruling through an administrative stay, then block it longer term while litigation continues. The company also suggested the justices could take up the case on an expedited schedule before the end of the term, a move that could reshape the court’s already packed 2026 docket.

The emergency appeal comes just one day after the 5th Circuit issued its ruling, which blocked the mailing of mifepristone and effectively barred pharmacy distribution under the challenged FDA rules, requiring women to obtain the drug in-person from a medical provider.

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An advertisement promoting the abortion pills mifepristone and misoprostol in Florida. (40 Days for Life)

«Of course they filed an emergency petition. Big Pharma has gotten extremely rich after the unprecedented and radical deregulation of these dangerous abortion pills,» 40 Days for Life President Shawn Carney told Fox News Digital.

«No abortion advocate or anyone from Big Pharma was pushing to send these drugs through the mail just a few years ago, and now they act as if they’re entitled to do so with zero regulation and zero oversight,» Carney added. «This is more evidence the FDA needs to reevaluate how these drugs were approved after years of ER visits from women who take them.»

Abortion-rights advocates said the ruling has «upended» access to care nationwide, particularly for patients relying on telemedicine, while legal groups warned it is creating confusion for providers trying to comply with rapidly changing rules.

New York Attorney General Letitia James said the decision is «yet another cruel attack on abortion access,» adding that «mifepristone is safe, effective, and essential.»

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The underlying case is still ongoing in lower courts, but the emergency filing now places the dispute squarely before the Supreme Court in what could become the next major legal showdown over abortion policy.

The justices could choose to pause the ruling immediately, allowing the current system to remain in place while the case proceeds, or let the restrictions take effect nationwide.

Danco Laboratories did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.

En el marco de las evaluaciones correspondientes a la cuarta y quinta revisión del acuerdo económico vigente, representantes del Consejo Hondureño de la Empresa Privada (Cohep) y la misión del Fondo Monetario Internacional dialogaron sobre los principales desafíos que enfrenta Honduras ante un escenario internacional cada vez más complejo e incierto.

El encuentro, desarrollado como parte de la agenda técnica del organismo financiero internacional en el país, permitió el intercambio de perspectivas entre el sector privado y los expertos del FMI, con el objetivo de identificar mecanismos que contribuyan a fortalecer la resiliencia económica nacional.

De acuerdo con el analista económico del Cohep, Alejandro Kaffati, la reunión se centró en la búsqueda de estrategias orientadas a reducir el impacto de factores externos sobre la economía hondureña.

“El diálogo se centró en identificar estrategias que mitiguen riesgos externos y promuevan un entorno financiero resiliente para todos los sectores productivos”, explicó Kaffati, al destacar la importancia de este tipo de acercamientos en un momento en el que la economía global atraviesa múltiples tensiones.

Uno de los puntos centrales de la discusión fue el impacto de la crisis en Medio Oriente, que ha generado efectos en cadena sobre los mercados internacionales, particularmente en el encarecimiento de los combustibles y el aumento de la inflación.

Según Kaffati, diversos sectores productivos en Honduras ya resienten las consecuencias de este contexto adverso.

“Hemos visto cómo diferentes sectores están sufriendo el rezago económico, el incremento de los combustibles y queremos ver de qué manera se mitigan”, señaló el analista, subrayando la necesidad de adoptar medidas concretas que amortigüen estos efectos en la economía nacional.

Durante la reunión, también se abordó la situación de la Empresa Nacional de Energía Eléctrica (ENEE), considerada un elemento clave dentro del acuerdo suscrito con el FMI.

La estatal eléctrica continúa siendo uno de los principales retos estructurales para el país, no solo por su impacto en las finanzas públicas, sino también por su incidencia en la competitividad y atracción de inversiones.

En ese sentido, los representantes del sector privado coincidieron en que avanzar en la sostenibilidad financiera de la ENEE es fundamental para generar confianza en los inversionistas y garantizar un entorno económico más estable.

La mejora en la gestión de esta empresa estatal forma parte de los compromisos adquiridos por Honduras en el marco del acuerdo con el organismo internacional.

Otro tema relevante en la agenda fue el mecanismo de disponibilidad de divisas, particularmente el acceso a dólares en el sistema financiero nacional.

Los empresarios plantearon la necesidad de evaluar si el esquema actual se mantendrá o si se prevén ajustes graduales en los próximos años, considerando las presiones que podrían surgir sobre las reservas internacionales.

Más allá de los indicadores macroeconómicos presentados recientemente por el Banco Central de Honduras, especialmente en el Programa Monetario 2026-2027, el enfoque del sector privado se centra en los riesgos que podrían materializarse en el corto y mediano plazo.

Kaffati advirtió que las proyecciones del Banco Central apuntan a una inflación que podría superar el 6% en 2026, una cifra que calificó como elevada en comparación con el comportamiento reciente de los precios.

Este escenario plantea desafíos importantes para la política económica, particularmente en lo relacionado con el control de la inflación y el impulso al crecimiento.

“Dentro de esos riesgos, es necesario explorar con el Fondo Monetario y el mismo gobierno cuáles son esos mecanismos para amortiguar los impactos negativos sobre la inflación y sobre el crecimiento económico”, enfatizó el analista.

La misión del FMI se encuentra en Honduras desde hace aproximadamente una semana y permanecerá en el país por un período de 15 días, como parte del proceso de revisión del acuerdo firmado el 11 de agosto de 2023 bajo las modalidades de Acuerdo Stand-By (SBA) y Servicio de Crédito Ampliado (SCA).

Este programa tiene una vigencia de tres años, comprendidos entre 2023 y 2026, y constituye uno de los pilares de la política económica del país.

En caso de que se aprueben la cuarta y quinta revisión del acuerdo, Honduras podría acceder a un desembolso de aproximadamente 240 millones de dólares.

Estos recursos están destinados a fortalecer las finanzas públicas y las reservas internacionales, además de contribuir a reducir el déficit fiscal mediante su incorporación a la caja única del Estado.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Communist and socialist groups called for a «revolution» at a May Day rally in Minneapolis Friday, highlighting the growing influence of far-left organizations at an event traditionally centered on workers’ rights.

Some of those demonstrators denounced capitalism and pushed for the seizure of private property and the means of production, marking a shift in tone from past May Day rallies that primarily focused on labor issues.

Protesters on the ground outlined a range of demands, including rent caps tied to income, a reduced work week and the redistribution of wealth from billionaires. The rally, which drew well over 1,000 people, was organized as an immigrant rights demonstration but brought together a broad mix of labor unions, activist organizations and far-left political groups marching side by side.

Among the groups present were the Communist Party USA, the Freedom Road Socialist Organization (FRSO), the Revolutionary Communists of America (RCA), the Party for Socialism and Liberation (PSL), and members of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), with numerous participants carrying flags and signage featuring socialist imagery like the hammer and sickle.

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Members of the Communist Party USA were seen handing out newspapers and leaflets, including a publication titled The Communist with the headline «Down with Trump’s War!»

Demonstrators carried signs reading «F–k ICE,» «Abolish ICE,» «Fight Trump’s Agenda,» «No Kings» and «Stop the War,» while others waved red flags associated with the Communist Party USA and held banners featuring the hammer and sickle, including signage from the Revolutionary Communists of America.

A Fox News Digital investigation previously identified U.S.-born tech entrepreneur Neville Roy Singham, who lives in China, as a key figure in a network tied to some far-left groups involved in protests, part of a broader mobilization involving roughly 600 organizations nationwide.

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But demonstrators interviewed in Minneapolis said they were largely unaware of him or dismissed concerns about funding.

Andy Koch, a member of the Freedom Road Socialist Organization, told Fox News Digital the U.S. is «run by billionaires» and should instead be run by working people. He said support from a a wealthy donor would be acceptable if it advanced the cause.

«If one billionaire… wants to donate to progressive pro-worker causes, that’s great,» Koch said.

When asked for examples of successful socialist systems, Koch pointed to China, saying «China’s doing pretty good right now,» and praised the former Soviet Union for having «done a lot for its people.

Members of the Revolutionary Communists of America were also present, with one protester saying he was «radicalized» in 2020 following the death of George Floyd.

«We’re calling for down with Trump and down with the Democrats,» the protester said.

Protesters affiliated with the Revolutionary Communists of America hold a banner during a May Day march in Minneapolis, Minn. (Derek Shook/Fox News Digital)

Demonstrations in Minneapolis come months after large-scale anti-ICE protests with Friday’s May Day events reflecting similar themes tied to immigration enforcement and broader economic concerns.

The march was organized as an immigrant rights demonstration, promoted under the slogan «Immigrants Rise! Workers Unite!» and led by groups including the Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Committee (MIRAC).

A speaker with MIRAC led chants of «No one is illegal» and «All power to the people,» with large sections of the crowd repeating the slogans.

The event began with organizers and speakers affiliated with the Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Committee (MIRAC) leading chants and addressing the crowd from a makeshift stage, while dancers in indigenous regalia were also present. Socialist and communist groups initially gathered toward the back of the crowd but later joined the march, falling in line behind the immigrant rights organizers as demonstrators moved through the city.

A significant contingent of socialist and communist groups marched alongside the organizers, underscoring the ideological overlap at the event.

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Flags throughout the march reflected a wide mix of causes and affiliations, including Palestinian flags, LGBTQ pride imagery and banners associated with socialist and communist groups.

High-visibility marshals affiliated with protest groups directed the march and blocked side streets, with little to no visible police presence along much of the route.

Another protester who identified as a communist said the current system is a «dead end» and argued that «the workers create all the value in society and we get to own none of it under capitalism.» She said the group supports policies including rent caps tied to income and limiting rent to 10% of wages.

When asked about rent-control policies in cities like New York and California, where such measures have faced criticism, one woman said those efforts failed because they were not «under workers’ control.»

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Protesters pose with a copy of The Communist newspaper during a May Day rally in Minneapolis, Minn. (Derek Shook/Fox News Digital)

«Under capitalism, it won’t work. We need a society under control of the workers,» she said.

Owen Phernetton, a member of the Revolutionary Communists of America, said the group is «building a party of class fighters» and argued that «we need a revolution… on a socialist basis.»

He said the organization supports seizing property, including factories, mines and office spaces and placing them under the ownership of the working class.

«We argue for decreasing the workday to only 20 hours a week without any loss in pay,» he said.

He added that billionaire wealth should be «expropriated and put in use for the working class,» pointing to the Soviet Union as an example.

Several Minneapolis City Council members, most affiliated with the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party (DFL), attended the rally and read out a non-binding resolution recognizing May 1 as International Workers Day. During the remarks, one speaker told the crowd «we must abolish ICE,» linking labor issues with immigration policy.

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Jason Chavez read parts of the resolution alongside fellow council members Elliott Payne, Aurin Chowdhury, Soren Stevenson and Jamal Osman. Council member Robin Wonsley was also present.

Not all observers supported the messaging.

Sedonia Meyers, who said she was watching from the sidewalk, described herself as «a very centrist individual» and said immigration should follow a legal process.

Protesters hold Democratic Socialists of America signs during a May Day rally in Minneapolis. (Derek Shook/Fox News Digital)

«If you want to be a citizen… you should work hard… and do the proper steps,» she said, adding that the U.S. must «vet the people that come into this country» to ensure public safety.

Two other elderly women observing nearby welcomed the presence of communist and socialist groups, describing the rally as a «big tent,» and inisting that there was «room for everyone,» though they did not support calls to abolish ICE.

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The protest concluded without major disruption, with demonstrators marching through the city in largely good spirits. A marching band played upbeat music as participants moved along the route, though speakers delivered more forceful rhetoric as they outlined their demands.

Earlier in the day, smaller gatherings drew limited turnout, including a union-led rally at Government Plaza that a union leader described a union gathering with «no connection to broader protests.»

Hundreds of protesters march through Minneapolis during a May Day rally calling for workers’ rights and immigration reform. (Derek Shook/Fox News Digital)