Drugmaker asks US Supreme Court to pause ruling that blocks telemedicine abortion pill access
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- Category: Europe
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-02 13:56 UTC
- Sources: Politico Europe
The maker of the abortion drug mifepristone filed an emergency appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court, seeking a stay of a lower‑court order that ended nationwide telemedicine access to the medication. The company argues the decision undermines legal abortion care even in states where it remains permitted. The Politico Europe report provides the only coverage of this filing.