US Court Restricts Mail‑Order Access to Abortion Pill Mifepristone
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- Category: Health
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 19:29 UTC
- Sources: BBC World News
A federal court ruling limited the ability to obtain mifepristone, the primary medication for abortions, through mail‑order pharmacies. The decision is expected to reduce access to medication abortions, which currently account for the majority of procedures in the United States. Advocacy groups warn the move could impair reproductive healthcare for women in remote areas.