Supreme Court Set to Rule on Abortion Pill Access

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Supreme Court Set to Rule on Abortion Pill Access
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The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case involving the Biden administration's efforts to maintain access to the abortion pill mifepristone. The case, brought by doctors and medical associations opposed to abortion rights, could have significant consequences for how the drug can be obtained, prescribed, and taken. The court's decision, expected by the end of June, could impact access to the drug nationwide, even in states where abortion is legal. The Biden administration has expressed support for maintaining access to mifepristone, arguing that restrictions would undermine the FDA's scientific judgment and limit access to safe and effective medication abortion.

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