Senator Josh Hawley has called for a criminal investigation into Plan C, alleging the group facilitates the shipment of abortion pills into states where they are banned.
Senator Josh Hawley, a Republican from Missouri, has raised serious allegations against Plan C, a group he claims operates as a referral hub for shipping abortion pills into states where such medications are prohibited. In a letter addressed to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, Hawley urged the Justice Department to launch a criminal investigation into the organization, which he describes as a “left-wing dark-money operation.”
According to Hawley, Plan C connects women with abortion-pill manufacturers, foreign clinics, and online vendors that facilitate the shipment of these drugs into states with restrictive abortion laws. “At the center of the effort is an entity called Plan C,” he stated, asserting that the group’s activities warrant federal scrutiny.
Hawley specifically points to instances where Plan C directs women in states such as Florida, Oklahoma, and Texas to foreign clinics that are willing to mail abortion pills into the United States, despite existing state laws that prohibit such actions. He also claims that the group directs users to online vendors selling abortion drugs without the need for prescriptions, identification, or medical consultations. Notably, Plan C acknowledges on its website that the pills sold through some of these vendors are “not regulated or inspected by the US government.”
In his letter, Hawley expressed concern over the methods employed by Plan C to protect the privacy of its users. He noted that the group advises individuals on how to limit their “digital footprint” by recommending the use of privacy-focused browsers, virtual private networks, and encrypted email services. Furthermore, Hawley highlighted that Plan C’s website warns users of potential legal consequences for obtaining abortion pills through its recommended services, stating that it is “up to every individual to decide what level of legal risk they are willing to take.”
Hawley also pointed out that Plan C directs women to providers who are willing to prescribe abortion pills up to 14 weeks of pregnancy, which exceeds the Food and Drug Administration’s approved labeling for mifepristone and goes beyond the limits set by several states.
The senator argues that the conduct of Plan C could violate multiple federal laws, including provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act that govern prescription drugs, as well as laws prohibiting the importation of unapproved drugs into interstate commerce. He also cited federal conspiracy and aiding-and-abetting statutes as potentially applicable to the group’s activities.
“I therefore respectfully refer this matter to the Department to open a criminal investigation into Plan C, its relationship with potential co-conspirator manufacturers, and the network of suppliers it promotes,” Hawley wrote, emphasizing the need for a thorough inquiry into the foreign clinics and online vendors involved in shipping abortion drugs into the United States.
As of now, Fox News Digital has reached out to Plan C for comment regarding these allegations, but no response has been received.
These developments come amid ongoing national debates surrounding abortion rights and access, particularly in states that have enacted strict laws limiting the availability of abortion services. Hawley’s call for investigation highlights the contentious nature of the issue and the varying perspectives on how best to address it.
According to Fox News Digital, the implications of Hawley’s referral could have significant consequences for organizations involved in the distribution of abortion medications and may further intensify the national conversation on reproductive rights.