Supreme Court Upholds Access to Abortion Pill Mifepristone Via Telehealth

Why it matters locally: Wisconsin residents will continue to have access to mifepristone through telehealth and mail delivery under the ruling. Wisconsin's abortion access landscape is shaped by a 1849 state law that restricts abortion, making this federal decision significant for residents seeking medication abortion options.

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The Supreme Court ruled unanimously on Thursday that the abortion pill mifepristone will remain available for prescription via online or phone consultation and can be sent through the mail. The court's decision rejected a challenge to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) regulations governing the distribution of mifepristone. The challenge questioned the overall FDA authorization of the abortion pill. The ruling ensures that current practices for accessing mifepristone will continue, allowing individuals to receive prescriptions remotely and obtain the medication through the mail.