Scientists Sue Journal Over Retraction of Abortion Pill Studies

The retraction of studies citing risks of mifepristone sparks legal action by researchers alleging political bias.

Ten researchers have filed a lawsuit against Sage Publications for retracting three studies on the abortion pill mifepristone.
The studies, published between 2019 and 2022, highlighted increased emergency room visits following chemical abortions.
Sage retracted the papers citing concerns over data misrepresentation and conflicts of interest, despite authors' disclosure of affiliations.
The studies were influential in a 2023 court ruling that challenged the FDA's approval of the abortion pill.
The lawsuit claims the retractions have damaged the authors' professional reputations and hindered future research opportunities.