Overview

• The US Supreme Court ruled that the abortion pill mifepristone should remain accessibled nationally unless and until the court decides otherwise on the merits of the case.
• Two-thirds of Americans strongly oppose banning medication abortion according to polls and see the Supreme Court’s decision as aligned with public opinion.
• Challenges to the abortion pill have been made on questionable safety grounds not supported by scientific evidence or major medical organizations which consider the pill safe and effective.
• Though abortion rights advocates see the ruling as a victory, the legal battle over mifepristone is far from over with further court arguments and likely additional appeals still to come.
• Politicians and activists on both sides of the issue are closely following the case which could have major ramifications for reproductive rights and healthcare access for women.