Supreme Court Weighs Impact of 19th-Century Law on Abortion Pill Access

As the court hears arguments in a pivotal case, concerns rise over the potential use of the Comstock Act to restrict nationwide abortion access.

The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in FDA v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine, potentially impacting nationwide access to mifepristone, a key abortion medication.
Experts and abortion rights advocates express concerns over the Comstock Act being used to restrict access to abortion nationwide.
Despite the Supreme Court's skepticism towards the case's standing, conservative Justices Thomas and Alito showed interest in applying the Comstock Act.
Abortion access, particularly via telehealth, faces challenges but remains a critical component of reproductive healthcare, especially in states where it is legal.
The case highlights the ongoing battle over reproductive rights and access to safe abortion methods in the U.S.