The Supreme Court has temporarily stayed a ban on mail-order mifepristone, but California suppliers are ready with a misoprostol-only alternative. - The 5th Circuit ruled to block mifepristone prescriptions via telehealth and mail, but the Supreme Court stayed that decision pending an emergency ruling.
- Misoprostol-only abortions are more painful and slightly less effective but remain available. - California has protected abortion rights and expanded mail-order protections.
- Legal experts warn the Comstock Act could be used to restrict both abortion pills and contraception. The Supreme Court's upcoming decision could reshape abortion access nationwide, with Alameda County providers on high alert.