Supreme Court to Hear Case on Access to Abortion Pill
Washington — The Supreme Court announced on Wednesday that it will consider the Biden administration's request to maintain access to a widely used abortion pill. This marks the first abortion-related dispute that the high court will hear since its conservative majority overturned Roe v. Wade last year.
The case, brought by a group of doctors and medical associations opposed to abortion rights, has the potential to significantly impact the availability and regulations surrounding the drug mifepristone. The court's final decision, expected by the end of June, could have nationwide consequences, even in states where abortion is legal.
The high court had previously intervened in the case, ensuring that the availability of mifepristone remains unchanged until a final decision is reached.
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