The U-S Department of Justice asked a federal appeals court to put a hold on a Texas court ruling over access to the abortion medication mifepristoneMeanwhile here in Washington, lawmakers are hearing testimony on legislation that would create a pathway to distribute the more than 30 thousand dose stockpile we just purchased.Health reporter Megan Burbank is here to help us break down the legal arguments and the reality of abortion access in Washington state.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://www.kuow.org/feedback