Supreme Court Restores Full Access to Abortion Drug for Now

Justice Samuel Alito entered the order.

The Supreme Court in Washington on April 28, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times

The Supreme Court on May 4 temporarily restored widespread access to an abortion drug called mifepristone, staying a lower court ruling that had blocked it from being sent by mail.

Justice Samuel Alito ordered that the lower court ruling be stayed until 5 p.m. on May 11.