abortion pill
Coverage of abortion pill in the Nexus archive.
- Missouri judge finds state laws restricting abortion violate voter-approved constitutional amendment
A Missouri judge ruled that state laws restricting abortion violate a 2024 voter-approved constitutional amendment, striking down provisions like a 72-hour waiting period and in-person requirements for abortion pill prescriptions. The decision allows Planned Parenthood affiliates to resume prescribing abortion pills for the first time since 2018, though the state may appeal and another ballot measure is pending.
- Supreme Court extends access to abortion pill by mail
The Supreme Court has extended access to abortion pills by mail, allowing individuals to continue receiving the medication through the postal service. This decision affects access to abortion services. The ruling comes amid ongoing debates around reproductive rights.
- Court issues nationwide order blocking distribution of abortion pill by mail
An appeals court issued a nationwide order blocking the dispensation of the abortion pill mifepristone via telehealth providers and its distribution by mail. The ruling restricts access to the medication, which is commonly used for early-stage abortions.