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Supreme Court temporarily extends women’s access to a widely used abortion pill

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  • Associated Press

  • May 11, 2026

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    The Supreme Court has temporarily preserved access to mifepristone, allowing women to obtain the abortion pill without in-person doctor visits.

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    This decision comes as the court considers potential restrictions on mifepristone, following a lawsuit from Louisiana challenging FDA rules.

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    Medication abortions, primarily using mifepristone and misoprostol, accounted for nearly two-thirds of all U.S. abortions in 2023.

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    Mainstream medical groups and pharmaceutical companies have warned that limiting access to mifepristone could disrupt the drug approval process.

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    The case reflects ongoing tensions between abortion rights supporters and opponents, particularly after the overturning of Roe v. Wade.

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Supreme Court temporarily extends women’s access to a widely used abortion pill

  • by Associated Press

  • May 11, 2026

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