In September, the Trump administration told The New York Times that it had destroyed millions of dollars’ worth of contraceptive medication and devices that were being stored in Belgium. But a later on-the-ground report revealed that wasn’t the case and that all those contraceptives were still in a warehouse — and that the U.S. government was still refusing to distribute them or give them away.

As things stand, $9.7 million in contraceptive pills, intrauterine devices and hormonal implants purchased by the U.S. government before Trump dismantled U.S. foreign aid programs earlier this year remains in limbo. These supplies were originally intended for distribution in low-income countries, but the administration says it no longer views contraception as lifesaving treatment, and will no longe

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