US Supreme Court temporarily restores access to mail-order abortion pills

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The U.S. Supreme Court temporarily reinstated nationwide access to mifepristone, blocking a ruling that threatened to limit the abortion pill's availability.
Justice Samuel Alito paused a Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that had imposed new restrictions, including preventing mail prescription of mifepristone.
The appellate court ruling responded to a lawsuit by Louisiana against the FDA, arguing mail distribution ignores health risks and circumvents abortion bans.
Mifepristone is part of a two-drug regimen with misoprostol, shown by decades of research to be safe and effective for pregnancy termination.
Danco Laboratories filed an emergency appeal, warning the lower court's decision causes confusion and chaos in time-sensitive medical decisions.
Alito's order remains in effect until at least May 11, with Louisiana given until Thursday to respond to blocking efforts.
Reproductive rights advocates expressed concern over the ongoing uncertainty and called for a permanent end to attacks on medication abortion access.

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