Stockpiling Abortion Pills by Blue State Governors in Anticipation of Trump Administration

Some blue state governors are stockpiling abortion pills in case former President Donald Trump wins the 2024 presidential election, fearing restrictions on abortion access.

Supreme Court ruling on abortion pill access

Supreme Court rejects challenge to abortion pill, affirming widespread availability of mifepristone. President Biden emphasizes the fight for reproductive freedom continues despite the ruling. Anti-abortion doctors lacked legal standing to sue FDA over access to the pill.

Abortion Rights and Voter Priorities

Democrats are increasingly prioritizing abortion rights in elections since the Dobbs verdict, with a record-high percentage saying they will only vote for candidates who share their views on abortion. Pro-choice voters show more intensity on the issue compared to pro-life voters. Support for abortion rights remains high, and Americans are more accepting of the morality of abortion. The availability of the abortion pill, mifepristone, as a prescription drug is favored by a majority of adults. The shift towards support for abortion rights has mainly occurred within the Democratic Party.

Supreme Court Decision on FDA's Rules on Abortion Medication

The Supreme Court upheld the FDA's rules on abortion medication, ensuring continued access to mifepristone for medication abortions and miscarriage care. Doctors opposing abortion lost their legal challenge. More challenges may arise in the future, but for now, mifepristone remains available up to 10 weeks of pregnancy.

Supreme Court ruling on abortion drug mifepristone

The Supreme Court ruled in favor of allowing full access to abortion drug mifepristone, rejecting a challenge to the FDA's approval process. The decision was a victory for the Biden administration and abortion rights supporters.

Supreme Court Abortion Cases

The Supreme Court is set to rule on two major abortion cases with significant nationwide implications, including restrictions on the abortion pill mifepristone and a near-total abortion ban in Idaho. The cases come two years after overturning Roe v. Wade, leading to new state abortion restrictions and emboldening anti-abortion activists.

Anti-abortion Activists Push for Further Restrictions

Anti-abortion activists, known as 'abolitionists', protest outside a fertility clinic in North Carolina and push for further restrictions on abortion rights, including banning mifepristone and criminalizing patients who seek abortions. The movement also targets IVF and advocates for treating abortion as homicide.

Supreme Court case on FDA regulations for mifepristone

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the case FDA v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine, which involves the FDA's changes to safety restrictions for mifepristone, the first drug in a two-drug abortion regimen. The case questions the FDA's decisions regarding gestational age, reporting complications, and allowing mifepristone to be sent via mail. The lawsuit alleges that the FDA's actions violated federal laws and endangered women's health.

Controversy over FDA's Handling of Abortion Pill

Vice President Harris visited a Planned Parenthood abortion facility in Minnesota, sparking controversy over the FDA's handling of the abortion pill mifepristone, which is at the center of a high-stakes Supreme Court case.

Supreme Court's Potential Decision on Abortion Pill Mifepristone Challenge

The Supreme Court appears likely to reject a challenge to the abortion pill mifepristone, focusing on legal standing rather than the FDA's decisions. The case is a major test for the conservative-majority court after overturning Roe v. Wade.

Supreme Court's Potential Dismissal of Challenge Against FDA's Abortion Drug Regulations

The Supreme Court appears ready to dismiss a challenge against the FDA's relaxed requirements for dispensing an abortion drug, maintaining current rules and allowing access in most of the country. Former President Donald Trump discusses 'common sense' on 'MediaBuzz' and mentions the three exceptions on abortions.

Supreme Court's Consideration of Restricting Abortion Medication Access

The Supreme Court's anti-abortion majority is considering restricting women's access to abortion medication, which could impact states where abortion is legal. Conservative judges in Texas are pushing to impose stricter rules on abortion pills. The case involves a group of doctors challenging the FDA's approval of mifepristone. Abortion-rights advocates are concerned about the potential implications of the case.

Abortion Pills Regulation

Conservative Christian group is trying to shut down access to abortion pills nationwide by challenging FDA's regulation of mifepristone, a drug used in 63% of US abortions. The case could lay the groundwork for a de facto nationwide abortion ban.

The Fate of the Abortion Pill in the US

The Supreme Court has the power to decide on the accessibility of the abortion pill, mifepristone, which has been a significant part of medication abortions in the US. The safety of mifepristone is well-established, with data showing it is safer than common prescription drugs and has lower risks compared to procedural abortion and childbirth.

Supreme Court Case on Mifepristone Regulations

The Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments in a case that could impact how mifepristone is used in the U.S. The case involves the FDA's changes to safety restrictions for mifepristone, including allowing mail delivery and telemedicine prescriptions. The Alliance Defending Freedom filed a lawsuit against the FDA, alleging safety concerns. The case challenges FDA actions since the approval of mifepristone in 2000.

Supreme Court's Decision on Abortion Pill Access

The Supreme Court is set to decide on a high-stakes appeal regarding nationwide access to the abortion pill, mifepristone. The case has legal, social, and political implications, with abortion rights groups and anti-abortion organizations presenting contrasting arguments.

Pharmacies Selling Abortion Drugs

CVS and Walgreens are set to begin selling abortion drugs following the FDA's rollback of safety restrictions for mifepristone. The move comes ahead of a Supreme Court battle challenging the FDA's decision. The drugs will be dispensed with a prescription in select locations.

Dispensing of Mifepristone by CVS and Walgreens

CVS and Walgreens have received federal certification to dispense the drug mifepristone for medication abortions, expanding access to the drug in states where it is legal. This comes as many states are imposing restrictions on abortion procedures.