Abortion pill access is unchanged after the Supreme Court's decision. Here's what you need to know
A unanimous Supreme Court ruling means the abortion pill mifepristone remains available, including via mail delivery
By Matthew Perrone
Published - Jun 13, 2024, 11:12 AM ET
Last Updated - Jun 13, 2024, 11:13 AM EDT
WASHINGTON (AP) — Access to the abortion pill mifepristone will not change after the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously rejected an effort Thursday by anti-abortion groups to roll back its availability, a win for abortion rights supporters and millions of women in states where abortion is legal.
Despite the ruling, women's access to mifepristone still largely depends on a patchwork of state laws, with only about half of states allowing full access under the terms approved by the federal government.
Here's a look at what Thursday's decision does and does not mean for abortion access.