In a major victory for reproductive rights advocates, the US Supreme Court has dealt a significant blow to abortion restrictions, upholding the ability of women to access the abortion pill mifepristone through telemedicine and mail-order services. The ruling, announced on Thursday, effectively blocks efforts by conservative states to limit access to the medication, which is commonly used in early-term abortions. The decision is seen as a major win for proponents of reproductive freedom, who argue that restricting access to mifepristone disproportionately affects low-income and rural women. The ruling is expected to have far-reaching implications for abortion access across the country.
The Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that the abortion pill mifepristone can continue to be prescribed online or over the phone and sent through the mail.
