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Supreme Court Keeps Abortion Pill Available via Telehealth

14 May 2026 15:40

The Supreme Court has ruled to keep the abortion pill mifepristone available via telehealth while a lawsuit from Louisiana proceeds. - The Court stayed a 5th Circuit ruling that would have banned mailing mifepristone nationwide.

- Justices Alito and Thomas dissented from the order. - The FDA had determined in-person dispensing was medically unnecessary in 2021.

- FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary resigned this week under White House pressure.

This decision maintains current access to medication abortion via telemedicine for now.

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