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The Supreme Court is keeping the abortion pill Mifepristone available by mail, at least for now
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In a brief order Thursday, the court blocked a lower court ruling that would have required
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patients to get the drug through in-person visits instead of telehealth appointments
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and mail delivery. The decision keeps the current system in place while the legal fight continues
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in lower courts. The case started after Louisiana sued the FDA over Biden-era rules that expanded
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access to mifepristone by mail. The state argues the policy undercuts its strict abortion ban and
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puts women at risk. Abortion rights groups and drug makers say restricting access would create
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nationwide disruption for patients and providers. The court did not explain its decision. Justices
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Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito dissented. Alito called the order, quote, remarkable and accused the
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majority of allowing states to circumvent the court's decision overturning Roe versus Wade
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The issue is expected to return to the Supreme Court again
