Supreme Court Reviews Conscience Rights in Abortion Pill Case

Justices focus on whether doctors are forced to violate their conscience by treating mifepristone complications, with a decision due in June.

Supreme Court hears case on FDA deregulation of abortion pill mifepristone, focusing on doctors' conscience rights.
Doctors claim forced to treat abortion complications violates their conscience, risking dismissal of case on standing.
Nearly 643,000 abortions in the U.S. in 2023 involved mifepristone, over 63% of total abortions.
Between 2.9% and 4.6% of women self-managing abortion with mifepristone require emergency treatment.
Decision on the case expected in June, could impact how abortion pills are regulated and accessed.