United States • 2026-05-02 12:14

Abortion‑pill maker asks Supreme Court to restore mail‑order access to mifepristone

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  • Category: United States
  • Language: EN
  • Published: 2026-05-02 12:14 UTC
  • Sources: PBS NewsHour

A pharmaceutical company that produces mifepristone petitioned the Supreme Court to block a lower‑court ruling that halted mail‑order sales of the drug. The request comes a day after the appellate decision, and PBS NewsHour explains the legal and access implications for patients.

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