# Supreme Court Keeps Mifepristone Access Alive

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Podcast: [Kansas City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/kansas-city-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7559400)
Published: 2026-05-15T10:46:00+00:00
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Supreme Court Blocks Louisianas Restrictions on Mifepristone, Keeping Abortion Access Intact The Supreme Court has intervened to maintain access to mifepristone, the abortion pill, by blocking lower court rules that would have tightened restrictions. This means women can still obtain the drug from pharmacies or by mail without in-person doctor visits, at least until the ongoing lawsuit concludes next year. The drugs manufacturers appealed a federal appeals court decision from a Louisiana challenge, and the FDA, which approved mifepristone in 2000, had already removed the in-person requirement five years ago. However, Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito dissented, criticizing the companies for allegedly profiting from illegal distribution. Both sides are passionate about the issue. Abortion rights groups are relieved, arguing that patients shouldnt wait for court decisions to access basic care, while anti-abortion advocates express disappointment but anticipate changes in the full case. Medication abortions like this accounted for nearly two-thirds of all U.S. abortions last year. The controversy originates from Louisiana challenging FDA rules, claiming they circumvent the states abortion ban, with references to old laws like the Comstock Act against mailing abortion drugs. Lower courts initially favored Louisiana, but this Supreme Court decision pauses that progress, mirroring a similar win three years ago. Access remains unchanged as appeals proceed, but this development is a significant turn in the post-Roe battles reshaping abortion access nationwide. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@th…

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