Courts Pause Abortion by Mail, Then Allow It to Resume
Tuesday, May 5 2026 - Permalink
CourtsThe Supreme Court restored nationwide access to the abortion pill mifepristone, in a rapid reversal of a lower court ruling that blocked women from obtaining the abortion drug unless they first had in-person doctor's visits. The one-sentence order, signed by Justice Samuel Alito, will allow women seeking abortions to obtain mifepristone at pharmacies, through telehealth, or through the mail. In effect until May 11, the order allows parties on both sides time to file briefs so the full court can consider the issue. Read more...

