Supreme Court Ruling on Abortion Pill Sparks New Legal Battles

The decision to dismiss the case on procedural grounds leaves the door open for further challenges against mifepristone.

The Supreme Court unanimously ruled that the plaintiffs lacked standing to sue over mifepristone.
Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk in Texas will soon decide if states can continue the fight against the abortion pill.
The Comstock Act is being cited by anti-abortion advocates to restrict mailing abortion-related drugs.
Future cases may bring the issue back to the Supreme Court if standing is established.
Legal experts debate the likelihood of states succeeding in new challenges against mifepristone.