The Uncertain Future of Mifepristone Access and Abortion Clinics in the US

Abortion providers in the US are preparing backup plans as the Supreme Court decides whether to keep restrictions on the drug mifepristone. In-person clinics in some states will offer mifepristone for now, but are preparing to provide an alternative abortion pill if a subsequent decision essentially bans the drug. Telehealth providers may have to shut down for up to two weeks to pivot to new operations. The appeals court ruling does not restrict abortion pill access in 17 states and Washington D.C. that were subject to a separate court decision issued last week, a federal judge in Washington said Thursday.