Cline v. Oklahoma Coalition for Reproductive Justice

Issue: Whether the Oklahoma Supreme Court erred in holding ” without analysis or discussion ” that the Oklahoma law requiring that abortion-inducing drugs be administered according to the protocol described on the drugs” FDA-approved labels is facially unconstitutional under”Planned Parenthood v. Casey. Pursuant to the Revised Uniform Certification of Questions of Law Act, Okla. Stat., Tit. 20, “1601 et seq. (West 2002), respectfully certifies to the Supreme Court of Oklahoma the following question: Whether H.B. No. 1970, Section 1, Chapter 216, O.S.L. 2011 prohibits: (1) the use of misoprostol to induce abortions, including the use of misoprostol in conjunction with mifepristone according to a protocol approved by the Food and Drug Administration; and (2) the use of methotrexate to treat ectopic pregnancies. Further proceedings in this case are reserved pending receipt of a response from the Supreme Court of Oklahoma.