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Court says pharmacists can’t be forced to dispense morning-after pill

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(RNS) A federal court on Wednesday (Feb. 23) struck down a Washington state law that requires pharmacists to dispense the morning-after pill even if it violates their religious beliefs. By Lauren Markoe.

Topics: Politics, Legislation
Tags: becket fund, board of pharmacy rule, federal court, morning-after pill, religious beliefs

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