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    About the Trial In a post-Roe v. Wade world, a medication that 63% of women use to undergo an abortion is under consideration by the Supreme Court. Mifepristone was approved as a two-drug regimen for use up to seven weeks of pregnancy and initially required in-person clinical visits, but changes by the FDA were made in 2016 and 2021 to expand accessibility via telehealth and the length of its administration. FDA v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine seeks to address whether the FDA's approval process was thorough and whether the drug should continue to be available. Those in favor of restrictions argue that the FDA approved mifepristone without adequate consideration of long-term health impacts, failing to adhere to stringent regulatory standards. They also consider restricting access to abortion pills a moral imperative, forcing some doctors to treat patients for a procedure against their beliefs. Those against restrictions point out the approval was based on extensive research and clinical trials which should not be undermined without substantial scientific evidence. They also argue access to mifepristone is essential for women's health, providing a safer alternative to surgical abortion and enabling privacy and autonomy in healthcare decisions. Now, we take this question to a mock trial: Should the Courts Restrict Access to the Abortion Pill?
    
    Friday, May 10, 2024
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Xenia Wickett

Geopolitical strategist and moderator, Wickett Advisory and Trustee of Transparency International UK

Xenia Wickett runs a geopolitical advisory and executive coaching business, Wickett Advisory, that helps organizations and individuals find clarity and direction amid uncertainty.

Previously, Xenia has held positions as VP of Political Analysis and Integrity Due Diligence at Equinor, Head of the US and Americas Programme and founding Dean of the Queen Elizabeth II Academy for Leadership in International Affairs at Chatham House, Executive Director of the PeaceNexus Foundation, which she helped found, and Executive Director for Research at Harvard Kennedy School’s Belfer Center.

Xenia served with the US government on the National Security Council and at the State Department. Shortly after 9/11, she was detailed to the US Office of the Vice President to help launch the Office of Homeland Security Affairs.

Among other volunteer activities, Xenia is a trustee of Transparency International UK and sits on the executive team of the Pilgrims. She has an MPP from Harvard’s Kennedy School and a BA from Oxford University. She is a qualified coach with the International Coaching Federation (ICF).

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