Supreme Court Temporarily Restores Mail Access to Abortion Pill

Source: NBC News Politics · Bias: Center Left

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The Supreme Court on Monday restored broad access to the abortion pill mifepristone, blocking a lower court ruling. The order temporarily allows women seeking abortions to obtain the pill at pharmacies or through the mail without an in-person visit to a doctor. It will remain in effect for another week while the high court considers the issue more fully.

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Supreme Court Temporarily Restores Mail Access to Abortion Pill
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Supreme Court Temporarily Restores Mail Access to Abortion Pill

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The Supreme Court on Monday restored broad access to the abortion pill mifepristone, blocking a lower court ruling. The order temporarily allows women seeking abortions to obtain the pill at pharmacies or through the mail without an in-person visit to a doctor. It will remain in effect for another week while the high court considers the issue more fully.