U.S. Supreme Court allows mifepristone by mail—for now
Scientific American • 5/14/2026 – 5/15/2026
Summary
The U.S. Supreme Court has extended a stay on a lower court order that banned telemedicine access to mifepristone, a drug used in medication abortions. This decision allows the drug to be mailed for now, but it sets the stage for a longer legal fight.
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