After a Supreme Court Hearing, There May Be Hope for the Abortion Pill
Packages of mifepristone tablets are displayed at a family planning clinic.
Photographer: Anna Moneymaker/Getty ImagesHi, it's Fiona in New York. Yesterday's Supreme Court hearing on the abortion pill could decide the fate of a drug that millions rely on. It seemed like the justices were leaning toward preserving access to the drug. More on that later…
It’s been a rocky journey for the abortion pill mifepristone ever since it entered the US market over two decades ago, thanks to legal battles over its approval and restrictions imposed on its use.