The highest U.S. court ruled that Americans can have full access to abortion medication mifepristone. Senate Democrats are looking to strike a provision in a federal law that bars materials related to abortion from being transmitted through the mail to prevent potential national abortion bans by Republicans.
Key Points
The U.S. court ruling allows full access to abortion medication mifepristone
Senate Democrats aim to strike a provision in a federal law that could be used to ban abortions nationally
Efforts to safeguard access to contraception, IVF, and abortion are ongoing in the Senate
Votes on reproductive rights legislation are expected to face challenges
Pros
Increased access to abortion medication for Americans
Efforts to prevent potential national abortion bans
Cons
Likelihood of facing opposition in the House
Struggles to pass certain bills related to contraception and abortion rights