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Supreme Court Rules to Protect Access to the Abortion Pill — for Now
The court's ruling means mifepristone will continue to be legal as the case makes its way through the courts.
SCOTUS: Mifepristone to Remain Available Without Tightened Restrictions, for Now
The drug, used for self-medicated abortions up to the 10th week, may be distributed by mail until 11:59 PM ET Friday.
Judge Who Ruled on Abortion Pill Was Handpicked by Network That Brought Lawsuit
His nomination was part of a broader project championed by his former boss, a member of the Council for National Policy.
Nebraska Republican: Abortion Ban Needed to Ensure Dominance of White Population
The lawmaker's remarks make explicit the deep ties between white nationalism and abortion bans.
Biden Admin Files Emergency Brief to Supreme Court on Abortion Medication
Lower court rulings on mifepristone “blatantly ignore both the law and the science,” abortion advocates have noted.
DeSantis Signs Near-Total Abortion Ban Into Law in Dead of Night
Abortion rights defenders warn that the six-week ban poses life-and-death risks to Floridians.
Right-Wing Appeals Court Judges Allow Abortion Pill Limits to Take Effect
The decision upheld part of a ruling that halted the FDA’s decision allowing mifepristone to be distributed by mail.
Number of Abortions in US Fell by Over 32,000 in 6 Months Since “Dobbs”
The data suggests tens of thousands of people were forced to carry pregnancies they didn’t want to or couldn’t carry.
Biden Proposes New Rule to Protect Those Forced to Seek Abortion Out of State
People are “concerned about their medical information being misused and disclosed,” a White House official said.
Nearly Every Congressional Democrat Signs Brief Supporting Abortion Drug Access
“The perils of this unwarranted judicial intervention into science-based determinations can hardly be overstated.”