Supreme Court Pauses Restrictions on Abortion Pill, Preserving Access Amid Ongoing Legal Battle

The Supreme Court granted emergency requests to temporarily block lower court rulings restricting access to the abortion pill mifepristone.
Mifepristone is considered by the medical community to be a safe and effective method of ending early pregnancies that has been used by over 5 million people.
Anti-abortion groups argue the FDA improperly approved the drug and subsequent regulatory decisions lacked proper safeguards.
The ruling provides temporary relief to abortion providers and advocates concerned over diminished access, though future restrictions remain possible if appeals courts uphold the lower court rulings.
The high court's decision maintains the status quo, allowing mifepristone to remain available nationwide as legal proceedings in the case continue.