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Supreme Court Blocks Restriction, Preserves Mifepristone Pharmacy, Mail Access

5/12/2026

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The Supreme Court issued a temporary order on Monday preserving pharmacy and mail access to the abortion pill mifepristone.
Justice Samuel Alito granted the order, blocking a Fifth Circuit restriction while Louisiana challenges the FDA’s prescribing rules.
Pharmaceutical companies warned a ruling favoring abortion opponents could disrupt the FDA’s drug-approval process.
The U.S. President Donald Trump administration declined to file a brief, leaving its silence to interpretation.

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The Supreme Court issued a temporary order on Monday preserving pharmacy and mail access to the abortion pill mifepristone.
Justice Samuel Alito granted the order, blocking a Fifth Circuit restriction while Louisiana challenges the FDA’s prescribing rules.
Pharmaceutical companies warned a ruling favoring abortion opponents could disrupt the FDA’s drug-approval process.
The U.S. President Donald Trump administration declined to file a brief, leaving its silence to interpretation.