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Supreme Court temporarily extends access to a widely used abortion pill

Supreme Court temporarily extends access to a widely used abortion pill

Summary

The U.S. Supreme Court has paused restrictions on a commonly used abortion pill called mifepristone. This pause means women can keep getting the pill from pharmacies or by mail without seeing a doctor in person until at least Thursday.

Key Facts

  • The Supreme Court issued an order on Monday.
  • The order blocks new limits on the abortion pill mifepristone.
  • Women can still get the pill from pharmacies or by mail.
  • There is no requirement for an in-person doctor's visit during this pause.
  • The restrictions were set by a federal appeals court but are on hold for now.
  • The Supreme Court will review whether to let the restrictions take effect later.
  • The decision affects access to abortion medicine in the United States.
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