Federal appeals court blocks mailing of abortion pill mifepristone
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- Category: Health
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-02 07:36 UTC
- Sources: Stat News
A three‑judge panel of the New Orleans‑based 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued a unanimous ruling that bars the mailing of mifepristone prescriptions, a widely used medication for medication abortions. The decision limits a key method of access to abortion care across the United States. Stat News reports the court order and its immediate impact on providers and patients.